Discovered: May 10, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:22:53 PM
Also Known As: W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.b [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Donk.Q is a worm that spreads through open network shares and attempts to exploit the Microsoft DCOM RPC vulnerability (as described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026).
The worm can also open a backdoor on an infected computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version May 11, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version May 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version May 11, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 12, 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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Yuhui Huang
