Conficker.worm.gen.a Patch
W32/Conficker.worm ; Win32.Worm.Downadup.Gen The Conficker worm infected millions An in-memory patch is also applied to the system resolver.
This page contains free removal instructions for the Downadup and Conficker computer Microsoft has addressed the problem by releasing a patch to fix the.
Published: February 6, 2009 Updated: April 10, 2009
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Protect Yourself from the Conficker Computer Worm.About Conficker
On October 23, 2008, Microsoft released a critical security update,
MS08-067, to resolve a vulnerability in the Server service of Windows that, at the time of release, was facing targeted, limited attack. The vulnerability could allow an anonymous attacker to successfully take full control of a vulnerable system through a network-based attack, the sort of vectors typically associated with network worms. Since the release of
MS08-067, the Microsoft Malware Protection Center MMPC has identified the following variants of
Win32/Conficker: Also known as Conficker B Also known as Conficker.C and Downadup.CProtecting PCs from ConfickerApply the security update associated with
MS08-067. View the security bulletin for more information about the vulnerability, affected software, detection and deployment tools and guidance, and security update deployment information.Make sure you are running up-to-date antivirus software from a trusted vendor, such as Microsoft s
Windows Live OneCare. Antivirus software may also be obtained from trusted third parties such as the members of the
Virus Information Alliance.Check for updated protections for security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. The Microsoft Active Protection Program MAPP provides partners with early access to Microsoft vulnerability information. For a list of partners and links to their active protections, please visit the
MAPP Partners page.Isolate legacy systems using the methods outlined in the
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98 Threat Mitigation Guide.Implement strong passwords as outlined in the
Creating a Strong Password Policy whitepaper.Disable the AutoPlay feature through the registry or using Group Policies as discussed in
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 967715. Microsoft released
Security Advisory 967940 to notify users that the updates to allow users to disable AutoPlay/AutoRun capabilities have been deployed via automatic updating channels.
NOTE: Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 customers must deploy the update associated with
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 967715 to be able to successfully disable the AutoRun feature. Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 customers must deploy the security update associated with Microsoft
Security Bulletin MS08-038 to be able to successfully disable the AutoRun feature.Cleaning Systems of Conficker
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT onto uninfected PCs and deploy to infected PCs to clean infected systems.Conficker TimelineOn November 21, 2008, the MMPC identified
Worm:Win32/Conficker.A. This worm seeks to propagate itself by exploiting the vulnerability addressed in
MS08-067 through network-based attacks. The MMPC added signatures and detection to Microsoft Forefront, Microsoft OneCare, and the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner on the same day.On November 25, 2008, the MMPC communicated information about
Worm:Win32/Conficker.A through their
weblog.On December 29, 2008, the MMPC identified the second variant,
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B, and added signatures and detection to Microsoft Forefront, Microsoft OneCare, and the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner on the same day.
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B can be successful against systems that have applied the security update associated with
MS08-067.On December 31, 2008, the MMPC communicated information about
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B through their
weblog.On January 13, 2009, the MMPC included the ability to remove both
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B in the January 2009 release of the
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and communicated information about this through their
weblog.On January 22, 2009, the MMPC provided consolidated technical information about
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B on their
weblog.On February 12, 2009, the Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC released
information about domains that Conficker-infected systems try to connect to. Microsoft also announced
information on a partnership with technology industry and academic leaders designed to disable domains targeted by Conficker.On February 12, 2009, Microsoft announced a U.S. 250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker malicious code on the Internet. Microsoft s reward offer stems from the company s recognition that the Conficker worm is a criminal attack. Microsoft wants to help the authorities catch the criminals responsible for it. Residents of any country are eligible for the reward, in accordance with the laws of that country, because Internet viruses affect the Internet community worldwide.On February 20, 2009, the MMPC provided technical information about
Worm:Win32/Conficker.C on their
weblog.On March 27, 2009, the MMPC provided more details about the new P2P functionality in
Worm:Win32/Conficker.D on their
weblog.Individuals with information about the Conficker worm are encouraged to contact their international law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Microsoft has implemented an Antivirus Reward Hotline, 1-425-706-1111, and an Antivirus Reward Mailbox,
avreward microsoft.com, where tips can be shared.
Win32/Conficker patches NETAPI32.DLL in memory to prevent re-infection and further exploitation of the vulnerability addressed by W32/Conficker.worm.gen.a McAfee.
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Feb 06, 2009 This page is designed to provide IT Pro customers the information they need to help protect their systems from the Conficker Worm.
Worm:Win32/Conficker Win32/Conficker.E is a member of the Win32/Conficker family and was proactively detected when first discovered as Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen.
Conficker Worm: Help Protect Windows from Conficker
W32/Conficker.worm.gen.a runs an HTTP server on a port between 1024 and 10000;.
Jul 31, 2015 For instructions on how to download and apply the Microsoft Security Patch for this vulnerability, W32/Conficker.worm.gen.a.