Discovered: January 26, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:50:48 PM
Also Known As: Win32/Glimbag.A [Computer Asso, TROJ_BAGLE.BU [Trend Micro], Troj/BagleDl-BJ [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Imav.A is a worm that spreads by sending ICQ messages that contain links to copies of the worm. The worm also disables security-related products. The worm may arrive as a .zip file downloaded from the Internet.
Note: Definitions prior to January 27th may detect this threat as W32.Lodav.A.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 26, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version March 5, 2008 revision 053
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Initial Daily Certified version January 26, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 054
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 1, 2006
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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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
