OSX.Inqtana.B

OSX.Inqtana.B is a worm that runs on Macintosh OS X and spreads by exploiting the Apple Mac OS X BlueTooth Directory Traversal Vulnerability (as described in Bugtraq ID 13491).

Note: The worm will not operate after February 24, 2006.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 23, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 23, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 1, 2006

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low