Discovered: July 27, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:25:49 PM
Also Known As: WORM_KORGO.AC[Trend], Worm.Win32.Padobot.gen[Kaspers, Win32.Korgo.AC[CA]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Korgo.Z 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.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 28, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version July 28, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 4, 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: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Kevin Ha
