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Discovered:
- September 14, 2007
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Updated:
- September 14, 2007 3:34:30 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 6,313 bytes (encrypted); 5,850 bytes (decrypted)
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
VBS.Runauto.B is a worm that spreads by copying itself to all drives except floppy drives. It also downloads malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 14, 2007 revision 016
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version September 14, 2007 revision 032
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 19, 2007
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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: Downloads malicious files on to the computer.
Writeup By: Tomasz Smolarek
