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- Discovered:
- May 19, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:39:02 PM
- Also Known As:
- Backdoor.Win32.Stub.k [Kaspers, Email-Worm.Win32.Delf.n [Kaspe, W32/Generic.Delphi.c [McAfee], W32/Stubbot-B [Sophos], WORM_STUBBOT.A [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Stubbot.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens an IRC back door and also spreads through network shares.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 19, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version May 19, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 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: High
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
