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Discovered:
- December 7, 2004
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:30:51 PM
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Also Known As:
- Maslan.A [F-Secure], Net-Worm.Win32.Maslan.a [Kaspe, W32/Maslan-A [Sophos], WORM_MASLAN.A [Trend Micro]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Maslan.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and exploits system vulnerabilities on the compromised computer. The worm also steals passwords and uses rootkit techniques.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 7, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version December 7, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 8, 2004
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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: Difficult
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
