W97M.Tooth

W97M.Tooth is a macro virus that attempts to infect Microsoft Word documents and the Normal.dot template.

If the system date is the 12th of the month, it will display a graphic titled "Toothpaste!"

NOTES:

• Due to a bug in the code, the virus may not work properly.
• Virus definitions dated prior to July 24, 2003 detect this as Bloodhound.WordMacro

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 24, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 24, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version July 24, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 30, 2003

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low