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Worm:W32/Downadup.gen


First posted on 12 January 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Worm:W32/Downadup.gen.

Explanation :

Downadup is a worm.

A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.

right]Worm:W32/Downadup.gen is generic detection of the Downadup worm.

The Downadup worm exploits a vulnerability in the Windows Server service. For more details, please see our vulnerability report:

  • http://www.f-secure.com/vulnerabilities/SA32326

Aliases

Downadup is also know as Conflicker and Kido.

Detections

Examples of generic detection names include:

  • Worm:W32/Downadup.gen!A
  • Net-Worm.Win32.Kido.ih

Example

For a representative example, please see:

  • Worm:W32/Downadup.AL

Last update 12 January 2009

 

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