Discovered: August 11, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:43:20 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Beagle.CE@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to send out copies of
Trojan.Tooso.L. The worm also opens a back door on the compromised computer on TCP port 80.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 11, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version January 16, 2010 revision 003
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Initial Daily Certified version August 11, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 16, 2010 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 14, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan