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Discovered:
- February 2, 2006
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:51:00 PM
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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.Kiman.A is a worm that has distributed denial of service and back door capabilities. The worm spreads by copying itself to network shares protected by weak passwords or by exploiting computer vulnerabilities.
Note: Virus definitions dated prior to February 2, 2006 may detect this as W32.Spybot.Worm.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version February 2, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version February 2, 2006
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Initial Daily Certified version February 2, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version February 2, 2006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 8, 2006
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: 0 - 2
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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: Candid Wueest
