Discovered: November 15, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:29:57 PM
Also Known As: Bagle.AW [F-Secure], I-Worm.Bagle.aw [Kaspersky], WORM_BAGLE.AX [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Beagle.AX@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through file-sharing networks. The worm will open a backdoor on TCP port 2002.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 16, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version November 16, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 17, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Yana Liu
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