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- Discovered:
- August 15, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:43:24 PM
- Also Known As:
- CME-581, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.ch [Kaspe
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Zotob.C@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and exploits the Microsoft Windows Plug and Play Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039) on TCP port 445.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version August 15, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version August 15, 2005
- Initial Daily Certified version August 15, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version August 15, 2005
- Initial Weekly Certified release date August 15, 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: Hyun Choi
