W32.Kibuv.Worm

W32.Kibuv.Worm is a worm that exploits the LSASS vulnerability (described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) and the DCOM RPC vulnerability described in (Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026).

It spreads by scanning randomly selected IP addresses for vulnerable computers.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 14, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version May 14, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version May 14, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version May 14, 2004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 14, 2004

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High