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Discovered:
- May 28, 2012
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Updated:
- June 5, 2012 3:20:22 PM
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Also Known As:
- WORM_FLAMER.A [Trend]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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CVE References:
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CVE-2010-2568, CVE-2010-2729
W32.Flamer is a worm that may attempt to spread when it receives instructions from a remote attacker. It also opens a back door and may steal information from the compromised computer.
For more information relating to this threat, please see the following resource:
Blog entries on W32.FlamerAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 28, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version May 28, 2012 revision 017
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Latest Daily Certified version September 20, 2012 revision 035
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 30, 2012
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
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals information.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Shared Drives: May spread through network shares.
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Target of Infection: Removable drives and remotely exploitable vulnerabilities.
Writeup By: Kevin Savage and Branko Spasojevic
