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IT Security Alert: W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AF

  • 18-09-2003 8:08pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,956 ✭✭✭✭


    This is the new worm that we expected:

    Incident Type: Malacious code
    Enterprise Risk Level: Low
    Description:
    W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AF is a worm that spreads through open network shares and two Windows vulnerabilities. The
    vulnerabilities it exploits are the Microsoft Windows DCOM RPC Interface Buffer Overrun Vulnerability (BID 8205) and
    the Microsoft Windows Locator Service Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (BID 6666).
    The worm also has the ability to act as a back door server program and attack other systems.

    Action Required: Monitor systems and business operations

    I can supply further info if anyone needs it


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