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W32.Swen.A@mm |
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Description:
The Swen worm propagates via email
(click to view sample email contents), file-sharing programs
(e.g. Kazaa and IRC) and network shares and may exploit
a vulnerability
in Internet Explorer which allows the worm to execute without
the user opening the email attachment. The worm will also
attempt to stop antivirus and firewall programs running
on the affected computer system.
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Affected Browsers |
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- Internet Explorer 5.01 and 5.5 using Service Pack 1
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Affected Operating Systems: |
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- Windows 95
- Windows 98
- Windows ME
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
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Microsoft recommends that users
update all relevant patches for their operating system via
windowsupdate.com
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Removal Tools: W32.Swen
Worm Removal Tool (Symantec) or zip
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Important: Please read the
instructions
before using the removal tool |
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Virus Details: Symantec
Security Response |
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Sample email contents: |
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Undelivered email contents:
I'm sorry I wasn't able to deliver your message to one
or more destinations.
Microsoft Patch:
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