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Discovered:
- November 30, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:49:24 PM
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Also Known As:
- W32/Ritdoor-F [Sophos]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Secefa.C is a worm that drops another threat onto the compromised computer, exploits the Microsoft Windows Local Security Authority Service Remote Buffer Overflow (as described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011), the Microsoft Windows Plug and Play Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (as described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039) via TCP ports 139 and 445 remote vulnerabilities and lowers security settings.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 1, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version December 1, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 7, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Rodney Andres
