Discovered: August 12, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:05:17 PM
Also Known As: IRC-BBot [McAfee], WORM_RPCSDBOT.A [Trend], Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Small.bc
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Randex.E is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Trojan Horse that allows its creator to control a computer by using IRC. It is also a worm that can use the DCOM RPC vulnerability (described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026) to spread itself.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 13, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 17, 2008 revision 051
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Initial Daily Certified version August 13, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 17, 2008 revision 052
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 13, 2003
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: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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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
Writeup By: Yana Liu
