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
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Initial Rapid Release version November 14, 2008 revision 022
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Latest Rapid Release version November 14, 2008 revision 022
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Initial Daily Certified version November 14, 2008 revision 025
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Latest Daily Certified version November 14, 2008 revision 025
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 19, 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
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: May download remote files on to the compromised computer.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Infects certain DLL files on the compromised computer.
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi