W32.Kelvir.AJ

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: April 22, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:37:42 PM

Also Known As: Win32.Bropia.AM [Computer Asso, IM-Worm.Win32.Prex.d [Kaspersk, W32/Bropia.worm.ag [McAfee], W32/Kelvir-Gen [Sophos], WORM_KELVIR.AN [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

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

W32.Kelvir.AJ is a worm that spreads a variant of W32.Spybot.Worm through MSN Messenger and by exploiting remote vulnerabilities.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version April 23, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version April 23, 2005
Initial Daily Certified version April 23, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version April 23, 2005
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 27, 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: Hyun Choi

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