W32.Zotob.C@mm

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.

Protection

• 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

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High