Discovered: June 21, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:31:48 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Korgo.Q [Computer Associ, Worm.Win32.Padobot.h [Kaspersk, W32/Korgo.worm.q [McAfee], W32/Korgo-N [Sophos], WORM_KORGO.Q [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Korgo.Q is a worm that attempts to propagate by exploiting the Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability (described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) on TCP port 445. This variant attempts to download and execute a file from a remote Web site.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 24, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version June 24, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 24, 2004
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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
