Discovered: May 26, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:23:18 PM
Also Known As: Win32.IRC.Bot.based [Dialogue , Backdoor.IRCBot.gen [Kaspersky, W32/Randbot.worm [McAfee], WORM_RANDEX.GEN [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Randex.RH is a network-aware worm that spreads through IRC channels. Then, it schedules itself to execute remotely created files.
Note: Virus definitions released on January 3, 2004 detect this threat as W32.Randex.gen.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 27, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version May 27, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 28, 2004
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Peggy Long
