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Discovered:
- May 10, 2007
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Updated:
- May 10, 2007 6:30:46 PM
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Type:
- Virus
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Infection Length:
- 107,520 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Odelud is a worm that spreads via network shares and removable media and may infect executable files.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version May 11, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 16, 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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Deletes Files: May delete system files.
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Modifies Files: Infects executable files.
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Compromises Security Settings: Ends processes associated with security-related programs.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Shared Drives: Spreads through network shares and removable media.
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Target of Infection: Executable files.
Writeup By: Piotr Krysiuk
