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W32.HLLW.Deborms.D

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: August 28, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:06:27 PM
Also Known As: Worm.Win32.Deborm.ac [KAV], W32/Deborm.worm.gen [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Deborms.D is a worm that attempts to spread through a local network using Windows shares. The worm attempts to connect to TCP ports 139 and 445, through NetBIOS, and does not have a malicious payload.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 28, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 28, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 3, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
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