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