Discovered: February 6, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:17:07 PM
Also Known As: WORM_SDBOT.FP [Trend]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Dinfor.Worm is a worm that spreads across network shares. It exploits weak passwords and uses the DCOM RPC vulnerability (described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-039) to create user accounts on remote computers. This worm also acts as a backdoor, connecting to an IRC channel and allowing a remote attacker to control an infected computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 6, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version February 6, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 9, 2004
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
