W32/Linux.Bi

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: April 7, 2006
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:52:31 PM
Type:: Virus
Systems Affected:: Linux, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32/Linux.Bi is a proof-of-concept, cross-platform virus that copies itself to executable files in the current folder. The virus will run on either the Windows or an i386 Linux operating system.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version April 8, 2006
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version April 8, 2006
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 12, 2006

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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: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Peter Ferrie

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