Discovered: November 3, 2008
Updated: November 3, 2008 10:58:28 PM
Also Known As: WORM_KERBOT.A [Trend]
Type: Trojan, Worm
Infection Length: Varies
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
CVE References: CVE-2008-4250
W32.Kernelbot.A is a worm that spreads by exploiting the Microsoft Windows Server Service RPC Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 31874) and through file sharing networks. It may also download files on to the compromised computer.
More information on Symantec Security Response site:
http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2008-110315-4059-99
Source: Symantec Corporation
http://www.symantec.com/
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