W32.Linkbot.H

W32.Linkbot.H is a worm that exploits the Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability (Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) in order to propagate. It also creates a back door on the system accessible through IRC.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 12, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version January 12, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 12, 2005

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium