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Discovered:
- May 25, 2004
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:23:40 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Gaobot.ALW is a worm that spreads through open network shares and several Windows vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities are:
The worm can act as a backdoor and attack other computers. It also attempts to kill the processes of many antivirus and security programs.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 26, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version May 26, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version May 26, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version May 26, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 26, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto
