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- Discovered:
- February 16, 2007
- Updated:
- February 16, 2007 12:21:24 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Infection Length:
- 81,350 bytes
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
- CVE References:
- CVE-2003-0352, CVE-2006-2630
W32.Spybot.APEO is a worm that opens a back door and connects to an IRC server, allowing an attacker to execute commands on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 16, 2007
- Latest Rapid Release version January 13, 2010 revision 025
- Initial Daily Certified version February 16, 2007
- Latest Daily Certified version January 13, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 21, 2007
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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
- Payload: Opens a back door and connects to an IRC server.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: John Canavan
