W32.Maddis.B

W32.Maddis.B is a network-share worm that injects itself into various windows System processes. The worm will open several ports on an infected host. It also operates as a proxy and possibly a spam relay.

This threat is written in x86 Assembly and is packed with ASPack 2.12.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 14, 2004

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low