W32.Korgo.AB

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: September 24, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:27:47 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.Korgo.AB 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.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 24, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 24, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 28, 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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