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W32.Jambu

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
April 18, 2007
Updated:
April 18, 2007 3:32:49 PM
Also Known As:
W32/Jambu.worm [McAfee], W32/Jambu-A [Sophos]
Type:
Worm
Infection Length:
54,272 bytes
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Jambu is a worm that spreads through removable storage devices and network shares.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 18, 2007
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 18, 2007
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 18, 2007
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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
  • Target of Infection: Removable storage devices.
Writeup By: Robert X Wang

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