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Discovered:
- January 25, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:32:25 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Agobot.AOE [Computer Ass, Backdoor.Agobot.nq [Kaspersky , W32/Gaobot.worm.gen.t [McAfee], W32/Agobot-PT [Sophos], WORM_AGOBOT.AFU [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.Gaobot.CEZ is a network-aware worm that has back door capabilities and can be controlled through IRC channels. It attempts to lower security settings by blocking access to security-related Web sites and terminating processes. It spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Note: Virus definitions released January 25, 2005 detect this threat as W32.HLLW.Gaobot.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 26, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version January 26, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version January 26, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 26, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 26, 2005
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
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
