Discovered: June 23, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:24:34 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Korgo.P is a minor variant of
W32.Korgo.L. This worm attempts to propagate by exploiting the Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability (described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) on TCP port 445. It also listens on TCP ports 113, 3067, and other random ports (256-8191).
Note: Symantec Security Response has developed a
removal tool to clean the infections of W32.Korgo.P.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 23, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version June 23, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 23, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Moderate
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
