Discovered: August 18, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:58:21 PM
Also Known As: WORM_RANDEX.AM [Trend], W32/Sdbot.worm!MS06-040 [McAfe, W32/Kassbot-V [Sophos], W32./Vanebot-A [Sophos], W32/Rbot-FKR [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
W32.Randex.GEL is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities that exploits the Microsoft Windows Server Service Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (as described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-040).
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 19, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version August 19, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 23, 2006
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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
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Kazumasa Itabashi
