Discovered: October 11, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:28:17 PM
Also Known As: WORM_FUNNER.A [Trend Micro], W32/Funner.worm [McAfee], Win32.Funner.A [Computer Assoc, MSN-Worm.Funner [Kaspersky], W32/Funner-A [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Funner is a worm that spreads using Microsoft's MSN Messenger instant message program and modifies the hosts file.
The file is packed by ASPack.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version October 11, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version October 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version October 11, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 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: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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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: Hiroshi Shinotsuka
