Discovered: June 11, 2007
Updated: June 18, 2007 10:31:43 AM
Infection Length: 754 bytes
Systems Affected: Linux, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
MEL.Odorous is a proof-of-concept virus that spreads through file sharing and infects .MEL files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 12, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version June 12, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 13, 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: Low
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Modifies Files: Infects .MEL files across multiple OS platforms.
Distribution
Writeup By: Peter Ferrie
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