W32.Korgo.X

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: July 9, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:25:42 PM
Also Known As: W32/Korgo.worm.gen [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows XP
CVE References: CAN-2003-0533



W32.Korgo.X is a worm that attempts to spread by exploiting the Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability (described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) on TCP port 445.

This variant also attempts to download and execute a file from a remote Web site.

Virus Definitions prior to August 18, 2004 detect some samples of W32.Korgo.X as W32.Korgo.AD

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 9, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 9, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 13, 2004

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto, John Canavan
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