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| Affected operating systems | Windows |
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| Included in our products from | March 2007 (4.15) |
| Protection available since | 6 January 2007 15:33:33 (GMT) |
| Last updated | 31 January 2007 15:46:38 (GMT) |
| Detected by | All Sophos products |
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W32/Sdbot-CWO is a network worm with IRC backdoor functionality.
W32/Sdbot-CWO spreads by exploiting common network vulnerabilities.
W32/Sdbot-CWO allows a remote attacker to gain access and control over the infected computer using IRC channels. W32/Sdbot-CWO is a network worm with IRC backdoor functionality.
W32/Sdbot-CWO spreads by exploiting common network vulnerabilities.
W32/Sdbot-CWO allows a remote attacker to gain access and control over the infected computer using IRC channels.
When first run, W32/Sdbot-CWO copies itself to <System>\adv32.exe and creates the following registry entries in order to be run automatically:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Office Monitor
<System>\adv32.exe
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Office Monitor
<System>\adv32.exe
W32/Sdbot-CWO sets the following registry entries in order to secure the infected computer against further exploits:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Ole\
EnableDCOM
N
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\
restrictanonymous
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