W32.Elitper.F@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: May 23, 2005
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:39:15 PM
Also Known As:: Email-Worm.Win32.Micsur.c [Kas, W32/Generic.m [McAfee], WORM_ELITPER.GEN [Trend Micro]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Elitper.F@mm is a worm that attempts to spreads using MS Outlook and file-sharing networks. It also terminates processes, deletes files, and lowers Windows security settings.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 23, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version May 23, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 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: Difficult

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Fergal Ladley

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