Discovered: May 6, 2008
Updated: May 6, 2008 1:53:39 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
VBS.Solow.F is a worm that spreads by copying itself to fixed and removable drives.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 6, 2008 revision 016
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Latest Rapid Release version November 5, 2009 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version May 6, 2008 revision 023
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Latest Daily Certified version November 5, 2009 revision 023
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 2008
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
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Copies itself to fixed and removable drives.
Writeup By: Kevin Savage
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