W32.Nuf.A (discovered August 7,2003) is a worm that propagates via open network shares. It does not contain a damaging payload.
Also Known As: Worm.Win32.Nuf [KAV]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 37,381
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Systems Not Affected: Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft IIS, OS/2, UNIX
THREAT ASSESSMENT
Wild:
Number of infections: 0 - 49
Number of sites: 0 - 2
Geographical distribution: Low
Threat containment: Easy
Removal: Easy