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- Discovered:
- February 8, 2006
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:51:05 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kiman.B 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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 8, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version February 8, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 8, 2006
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: Medium
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
