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Discovered:
- August 15, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:43:24 PM
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Also Known As:
- CME-581, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.ch [Kaspe
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Type:
- Worm
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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
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Initial Rapid Release version August 15, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version August 15, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version August 15, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version August 15, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 15, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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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: Moderate
Writeup By: Hyun Choi
