Discovered: February 26, 2007
Updated: February 26, 2007 4:40:07 PM
Also Known As: W32/Sdbot-CZW [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 209,920 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000
W32.Rinbot.H is a worm that spreads through network shares and by exploiting certain vulnerabilities. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 27, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version March 25, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version February 27, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version March 25, 2008 revision 022
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 28, 2007
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: 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
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Releases Confidential Info: May steal CD keys from certain video games.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: High
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Ports: 8080
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Target of Infection: Copies itself to IPC$ shares.
Spreads through certain vulnerabilities.
Writeup By: Stephen Doherty
