Discovered: August 12, 2006
Updated: August 13, 2006 02:38:03 PM GDT
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Wargbot is a network-aware worm that opens an IRC back door on the compromised computer. It reportedly spreads by exploiting the Windows vulnerability as described in MS06-040.
Note: Definitions prior to August 12, 2006 may detect this as Backdoor.IRC.bot.
Symantec Security Response is currently investigating this threat and will post more information as it becomes available.
More information on Symantec Security Response site:
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-081312-3302-99
Source: Symantec Corporation
www.symantec.com
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