WORM_RBOT.TX
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Malware type: Worm

Aliases: Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.awk (Kaspersky), W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.h (McAfee), W32.Spybot.Worm (Symantec), TR/Downloader.Gen (Avira), W32/Rbot-BJV (Sophos), Backdoor:Win32/Rbot (Microsoft)

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:

Low

Reported infections:

Low

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

High

Description: 
This memory-resident worm is another variant of the RBOT family that exploits the vulnerability discussed in the following page:

This worm propagates through network shares, and drops a copy of itself as WVSVC.EXE in the Windows system folder. It uses a list of user names and passwords to gain access to shared folders.

It acts as a server program controlled by an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) bot, thus capable of certain backdoor activities. It is also capable of performing denial of service (DoS) attacks.

It runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

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Description created: Oct. 20, 2004 3:23:34 PM GMT -0800

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