Discovered: April 29, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:38:07 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Rbot.CKU [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen [Kaspe, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen [McAfee], W32/Rbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_RBOT.GEN [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Spybot.OFN is a network-aware worm that has distributed denial of service and back door capabilities. The worm spreads through network shares protected by weak passwords and by exploiting vulnerabilities. W32.Spybot.OFN may be downloaded by
W32.Kelvir.AZ.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 30, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version April 16, 2008 revision 057
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Initial Daily Certified version April 30, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version April 17, 2008 revision 001
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 4, 2005
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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: Ka Chun Leung
