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Internet Security - Virus - W32.Blaster.Worm
   
  W32.Blaster.Worm
   
  Description:
The W32.Blaster.Worm (also known as WORM_MSBLAST.A, MSBLASTER, W32/Lovsan.worm, Win32.Posa.Worm, Lovsan) scans your PC and exploits the Microsoft Windows DCOM RPC vulnerability.
   
  Computer systems that are still infected as of 16 August 2003 onwards will launch a Denial of Service attack on windowsupdate.com preventing system updates and patch downloads.
   
  Affected Operating Systems:
 

 

Click on the above links to download the patch for your operating system.

You may contact Microsoft at 6324 5255 should you have any enquiries on the DCOM RPC vulnerability or the patch.

   
  Removal Tools: W32. Blaster Worm Removal Tool (Symantec) or .zip version
   
  Virus Details: Virus Details

 
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