Discovered: September 8, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:07:08 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Repad.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network. The existence of the file st01b.reb or SysTray32.dat is an indication of a possible infection. The first time the worm is executed it will shut down the computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 8, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version September 8, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 10, 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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Robert X Wang