Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

SQL Worm

Summary

This is a network worm discovered in November 2001. It attacks servers running various versions of Microsoft SQL Server software.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

By connecting to the SQL server via port 1433, the worm exploits known security holes to gain access to a DOS prompt. After this the worm ftps binary files from a fixed host and executes them to spread further.The sites that hosted the carrier binary files have been taken down. In effect this stops the worm from spreading. This worm is not expected to cause further problems.[November 24, 2001; Mikko Hypponen, F-Secure Corp]