W32.Sasser.G

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.

Protection

• 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

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium