Discovered: May 9, 2008
Updated: September 22, 2008 4:46:24 PM
Also Known As: W32/Mariofev.worm [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 72,192 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Spamuzle.D is a worm that spreads by copying itself to network shares on the compromised computer.
Note: Virus definitions dated September 22, 2008 or earlier may detect this threat as W32.Mariofev.A.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 9, 2008 revision 018
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Latest Rapid Release version May 1, 2009 revision 049
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Initial Daily Certified version May 9, 2008 revision 021
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Latest Daily Certified version May 1, 2009 revision 054
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 14, 2008
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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
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Spreads by copying itself to network shares on the compromised computer.
Writeup By: John Canavan