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W32.Sasser.G

Risk Level 2: Low

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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
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