VBS.Gnutella

VBS.Gnutella only affects users of the Gnutella file sharing application. This worm spreads by making a copy of itself in the Gnutella program directory, then making that directory available for sharing files on the Gnutella network.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 30, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version May 30, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 3 - 9
• Geographical Distribution: Medium
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low