W32.Winemmem!inf

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: November 14, 2008
Updated: November 17, 2008 10:19:46 AM
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000

W32.Winemmem!inf is a virus that infects .dll files. It also downloads potentially malicious files from the Internet.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 14, 2008 revision 022
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 14, 2008 revision 022
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 14, 2008 revision 025
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 14, 2008 revision 025
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 19, 2008

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium
  • Payload: May download remote files on to the compromised computer.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Target of Infection: Infects certain DLL files on the compromised computer.

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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