W32.Gaobot.DEY

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: April 27, 2005
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:38:00 PM
Also Known As:: Win32.Rbot.CJO [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen [Kaspe, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.j [McAfee], W32/Rbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_RBOT.GEN [Trend Micro]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Gaobot.DEY is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities that spreads to network shares protected by weak passwords and can be controlled through IRC channels. It also attempts to lower security settings by blocking access to security related Web sites and terminating processes.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version April 28, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version April 28, 2005
Initial Daily Certified version April 28, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version April 28, 2005
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 28, 2005

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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: Fergal Ladley

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