Worm_Neeris.L
Posted by: jasn [ITS Security] under Virus
May 28, 2009
Virus Notification/Information:
Source: Trend Micro (Outside Link)
Type: Worm
Aliases: None Found
Platform: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003
Distribution potential: Medium
Reported infections: Low
Damage potential: High
Overall risk rating: Medium
Method(s) of Infection:
This worm arrives on an affected system in several ways: it may be downloaded from remote sites by other malware, downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites, or it may arrives via removable drives.
Description:
It spreads by dropping a copy of itself in all removable drives. It also drops an AUTORUN.INF file to automatically execute dropped copies when the drives are accessed.It also spreads by exploiting the Server Service vulnerability to propagate.
Additional Info:
This virus spreads via removable drives. ie: Flash Drives, SD Cards, External Hardrives…
Additional Links: None Found