W32/Sasser-E

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:06 Feb 2009 14:34:33 (GMT)
Type: Win32 executable file virus Last Updated:06 Feb 2009 14:34:33 (GMT)
Prevalence: No Reports

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W32/Sasser-E is a network worm spread by exploiting
a Microsoft LSASS vulnerability.

The worm copies itself to the Windows folder and sets
the following registry entry to auto-start on user logon:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
LSASS SVR = lsasss.exe

W32/Sasser-E attempts to connect out on port TCP/1022 and
TCP/445 and exploit the LSASS vulnerability. An FTP script
is then downloaded and executed which connects back on
port TCP/1023 to download a copy of the worm via FTP.

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