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W32.HLLW.Logpole

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: October 8, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:08:50 PM
Also Known As: Worm.P2P.Log52 [KAV]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Logpole is a worm that spreads through the KaZaA file-sharing network.

The worm is written in Borland Delphi.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 9, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 9, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 9, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 9, 2003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 15, 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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Scott Gettis
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