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
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
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Initial Rapid Release version July 9, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version July 9, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 13, 2004
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto, John Canavan