W32.Uporesc

Name W32.Uporesc
Type Worm
Affected Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered January 23, 2008
Update January 24, 2008 12:23:39 PM
Length 982,000 bytes
Virus Info W32.Uporesc is a worm that infects .exe and .html files and spreads by copying itself to removable drives. It also downloads potentially malicious files from the Internet.

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 more malware on to the compromised compuer.
  • Modifies Files: Infects certain files on the compromised computer.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
  • Target of Infection: Removable storage devices.
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga
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