Vundo Trojan Characteristics
Updated: May 9, 2006 5:50:26 AM
Type: Trojan
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000
CVE References: CVE-2004-1050
Trojan.Vundo is a component of an adware program that downloads and displays pop-up advertisements. It is known to be installed by visiting a Web site link contained in a spammed email.Protection
- Initial Rapid Release version May 9, 2006
- Latest Rapid Release version September 6, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Daily Certified version May 9, 2006
- Latest Daily Certified version September 6, 2008 revision 009
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 10, 2006
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: May download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Labels: Vundo Trojan Characteristics

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