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- Discovered:
- August 23, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:26:46 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows XP
W32.Sasser.G is a variant of W32.Sasser.Worm that attempts to exploit the LSASS vulnerability described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011. The worm spreads by scanning random IP addresses and drops W32.Netsky.AC@mm.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version August 24, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version August 24, 2004
- Initial Daily Certified version August 24, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version August 24, 2004
- Initial Weekly Certified release date August 25, 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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama
