2 entries found.
Win32/Sasser
Updated on Nov 11, 2004
Win32/Sasser is a family of network worms that exploit the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) vulnerability fixed in Microsoft Security Update MS04-011. The worm spreads by randomly scanning IP addresses for vulnerable machines and infecting any that are found.
Alert level:
severe
Win32/Sasser.C.worm
Updated on Jul 19, 2004
Win32/Sasser.C is a network worm that exploits the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) vulnerability fixed in Microsoft Security Update MS04-011. The worm targets Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers that do not have the MS04-011 security update installed. Infected computers attempt to spread the worm to other unprotected computers by randomly scanning IP addresses and infecting vulnerable computers.
Alert level:
high