Downloader.Ject.B

Downloader.Ject.B is a variant of Download.Ject that attempts to download and install a file by exploiting Internet Explorer vulnerabilities described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-025. The Trojan is triggered by visiting a Web site that contains the exploit code.

Note: Virus definitions dated June 7th, 2006 or earlier may detect this threat as Download.Ject.B

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 21, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version August 21, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 25, 2004

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Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low