Discovered: October 30, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:13:02 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.SdBot.12[KAV], W32/Kwbot.Worm.C[McAfee], Win32/Kwbot.B.worm[GeCAD]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kwbot.Y.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network. It also has backdoor Trojan capabilities, which allows an attacker to gain control of a compromised computer.
W32.Kwbot.Y.Worm is a variant of
W32.Kwbot.Worm and is packed with FSG.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 31, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version October 31, 2003
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Initial Daily Certified version October 31, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003
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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
Writeup By: Robert X Wang
