W32.Kelvir.P

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: April 10, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:36:49 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Bropia.AB [Computer Asso, Win32.Kelvir.Q [Computer Assoc, IM-Worm.Win32.Kelvir.{g, h} [Kaspersky Lab], W32/Kelvir.worm.t [McAfee], W32/Kelvir-{H, L} [Sophos], WORM_KELVIR.{L, R} [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP



W32.Kelvir.P is a worm that spreads through MSN Messenger and drops a variant of W32.Spybot.NLI.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 11, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 11, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 13, 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: Ka Chun Leung
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