W32.Mytob.C@mm

W32.Mytob.C@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses it own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from the Windows Address Book on the compromised computer. The worm also has the ability to open a back door and spread through the network by exploiting the Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability (BID 10108).

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version pending
• Latest Rapid Release version pending
• Initial Daily Certified version pending
• Latest Daily Certified version pending
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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