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Korgo.B

First Report: 2004-05-24 11:37
Last Update: 2004-11-01 05:49
Risk Rating: Very Low Risk
Very Low Risk
Aliases: Korgo.B
W32.Korgo.B
W32/Korgo-B
W32/Korgo.B.worm
W32/Korgo.worm.b
W32/Padobot.worm.b
Win32.Korgo.B
Win32/Korgo.B.Worm
Worm.W32.Padobot
Worm.Win32.Padobot
Worm.Win32.Padobot.a
Worm.Win32.Padobot.b
WORM_KORGO.B
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#1 - SYMANTEC

W32.Korgo.B

Severity:
2/5
File Size:
10,240 bytes
Reported:
2004-05-24 11:37
Last Update:
2004-06-16 23:38
Description:
W32.Korgo.B is a worm that propagates by exploiting the LSASS vulnerability on TCP port 445 (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011). The worm also listens on TCP ports 113, 2041, and 3067, and allows unauthorized access to the infected computer.
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ChangeLog:

Changes are listed in chronological order with the latest changes first.


2004-05-24 21:07 File size was changed.

New:
"
10,240 bytes"

Old:
"10240"


2004-05-24 18:23 Description was changed.

New:

"W32.Korgo.B is a worm that propagates by
exploiting the LSASS vulnerability on TCP
port 445 (as described in Microsoft Security
Bulletin MS04-011). The worm also listens on
TCP ports 113, 2041, and 3067, and allows
unauthorized access to the infected computer.
"

Old:
"W32.Korgo.B is a worm that propagates by
exploiting the LSASS vulnerability on TCP
port 445 (as described in Microsoft Security
Bulletin MS04-011). The worm also listens on
TCP ports 113 and 3067, and allows
unauthorized access to the infected computer.
"


2004-05-24 12:37 Severity was raised from 1/5 to 2/5.



#2 - TREND MICRO

WORM_KORGO.B

Severity:
1/3
File Size:
-
Reported:
2004-05-25 05:55
Last Update:
2004-10-01 05:42
Description:
To propagate, this worm exploits the Windows LSASS vulnerability, which is a buffer overrun that allows remote code execution and enables an attacker to gain full control of the affected system. This vulnerability is discussed in detail in the following pages:
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#3 - PANDA ANTIVIRUS

Korgo.B

Severity:
1/4
File Size:
-
Reported:
2004-05-25 17:36
Last Update:
2004-10-01 05:45
Description:
It opens several ports, connects to IRC servers and impedes the computer shutdown. It spreads by exploiting the LSASS vulnerability.
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#4 - MCAFEE

W32/Korgo.worm.b

Severity:
3/7
File Size:
10,240 bytes
Reported:
2004-05-26 23:00
Last Update:
2004-07-01 05:52
Description:
The risk assessment of this threat was upgraded to Low-Profiled due media attention at the following link: http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3359681
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#5 - COMPUTER ASSOCIATES

Win32.Korgo.B

Severity:
2/5
File Size:
-
Reported:
2004-05-31 05:35
Last Update:
2004-10-01 05:51
Description:
Win32.Korgo.B is a worm that spreads by exploiting the Microsoft Windows LSASS buffer overflow vulnerability. It also opens a backdoor that allows unauthorized access to an affected machine. When executed, Korgo.B creates a copy of itself in the %System% directory using a randomly-generated filename that is between 5 and 8 characters in length. For example:
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#6 - SOPHOS

W32/Korgo-B

Severity:
/5
File Size:
-
Reported:
2004-06-03 22:52
Last Update:
2004-11-01 05:49
Description:
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ChangeLog:

Changes are listed in chronological order with the latest changes first.


2004-11-01 05:49 Severity was decreased from 1/5 to /5.


2004-10-01 05:49 Severity was raised from N/A to 1/5.


2004-10-01 05:49 Description was changed.

New:

"N/A"

Old:
"W32/Korgo-B is a network worm using the LSASS
exploit to propagate. When executed the worm
copies itself to the Windows system folder
using a randomly generated name and creates
the following registry entry so that the worm
starts when a user logs on:"




Please note: The information that this Secunia Virus Profile is based on comes from a third party unless stated otherwise.

The grouping process is done completely automatically, therefore minor inconsistencies may occur. For more information about Secunia Virus Information, please read: About Virus Information.







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