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Sasser.A | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution | |
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| Common name: | Sasser.A |
| Technical name: | W32/Sasser.A.worm |
| Threat level: | High |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: | It restarts the computer. It spreads by exploiting the LSASS vulnerability. |
| Affected platforms: | Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | May 1, 2004 |
| Detection updated on: | March 6, 2006 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies |
| Repair utility: | Panda QuickRemover |
Brief Description | |
Sasser.A is a worm that spreads via the Internet by exploiting the LSASS vulnerability in remote computers. This vulnerability is critical for Windows XP/2000 operating systems that are not properly updated. Sasser.A restarts the computer automatically when it attempts to exploit the already mentioned vulnerability. Sasser.A only spreads automatically to Windows XP/2000 computers. However, computers with other Windows operating systems can also be a source of transmission when a malicious user runs the file containing the worm in any of these computers. If you have a Windows XP/2000 computer, it is highly recommendable to download the security patch for the LSASS vulnerability from the Microsoft website. | |