W32.Randex.COX

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: February 14, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:33:23 PM

Also Known As: Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.r [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_SDBOT.APR [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Randex.COX is a network-aware worm that spreads to network shares protected by weak passwords. The worm also opens a back door on the compromised computer and may be remotely controlled via IRC channels.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version February 14, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version February 14, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
Initial Weekly Certified release date February 16, 2005

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: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Candid Wueest

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