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W32.Spybot.AVEO

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
February 23, 2010
Updated:
February 23, 2010 2:28:00 PM
Also Known As:
WORM_IRCBOT.ABJ [Trend]
Type:
Worm
Infection Length:
Varies
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
CVE References:
CVE-2003-0533, CVE-2003-0605, CVE-2006-2369, CVE-2006-2630
W32.Spybot.AVEO is a worm that attempts to exploit a number of vulnerabilities in order to spread. It may also spread through network shares protected by weak passwords.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 23, 2010 revision 008
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 14, 2013 revision 006
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 23, 2010 revision 022
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 14, 2013 revision 009
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 24, 2010
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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: Medium
  • Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
  • Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the compromised computer.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
  • Shared Drives: Spreads through network shares.
  • Target of Infection: Exploits certain vulnerabilities.
Writeup By: Stephen Doherty
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