Discovered: August 23, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:26:46 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows XP
W32.Sasser.G is a variant of
W32.Sasser.Worm that attempts to exploit the LSASS vulnerability described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011. The worm spreads by scanning random IP addresses and drops
W32.Netsky.AC@mm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 24, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 24, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version August 24, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 24, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 25, 2004
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
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama
