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Discovered:
- January 12, 2007
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Updated:
- March 27, 2007 3:54:05 PM
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Type:
- Virus
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Sality.X is a virus that spreads by infecting executable files and drops a copy of W32.HLLP.Sality.
For more information, please see the following resources:
W32.SalityAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 13, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version April 30, 2013 revision 001
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Initial Daily Certified version January 13, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version April 30, 2013 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 17, 2007
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: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Infects .exe files.
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Compromises Security Settings: Disables security related applications.
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
