WORM: Nimda Email Propagation
This signature detects the NIMDA worm in an outgoing e-mail message. NIMDA, a self-propagating worm, attempts to send copies of itself inside outgoing e-mail messages.
Extended Description
The Nimda worm enables file sharing and creates an administrative account on and infected machine.
Short Name
WORM:NIMDA:EMAIL-PROP
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
WORM
Keywords
CVE-1999-0660 Email Nimda Propagation
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score
8.8