W.32.Blaster.Worm - Honda Pilot

wwong · 08-13-2003, 03:29 PM

Anyone else besides me catch this? It shuts down your internet access everytime you log on. Fortunately, there is a removal tool from Symantec. Just download to a floppy and run.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...oval.tool.html

PaulV7 · 08-13-2003, 03:49 PM

nope I had the ports blocked on my router at work and home. I know alot of people and companies that got it. Some very unhappy business out there right now.

yolk · 08-13-2003, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the link, but don't need it - running a Mac

rtresco · 08-13-2003, 06:26 PM

Our network admin had already installed the required update for us, but our largest client got hit at corporate.

Ziploc · 08-13-2003, 06:29 PM

I got the damn thing at home but haven't had time yet to do anything about cleanup. I'll check out the Symantec site ASAP, wwong--thanks!

rtresco · 08-13-2003, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by Ziploc
I got the damn thing at home but haven't had time yet to do anything about cleanup. I'll check out the Symantec set ASAP, wwong--thanks!

Hey Ziploc. Sorry to hear that. Were you using anything like a hardware/software firewall to protect your computer?

wwong · 08-13-2003, 06:40 PM

Ziploc: If your computer at home is infected with this worm, you will not be able to download the fix from your home computer. You have to have access to a healthy computer to download the fix to a floppy, then insert the floppy to your infected computer and run the fix. That's how I got rid of the worm on my home computer. Good luck.

kemosabe · 08-13-2003, 06:43 PM

Ziploc: Here's another fairly simple solution offered by the Washington Post newspaper in today's edition: Your PC Infected? Here's the Fix

Ziploc · 08-13-2003, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rtresco

Hey Ziploc. Sorry to hear that. Were you using anything like a hardware/software firewall to protect your computer?

Let's put it this way: I thought I was protected! We recently had a computer geek come to the house. We thought, along with cleansing the machine of some viruses (yes, we had up-to-date McAffee), he had installed a firewall...but we must have misunderstood.

Ziploc · 08-13-2003, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
Ziploc: Here's another fairly simple solution offered by the Washington Post newspaper in today's edition: Your PC Infected? Here's the Fix

So, considering what wwong said, I have to download any "fix" onto a floppy from a "clean" computer before I can do anything with the home computer?

kemosabe · 08-13-2003, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziploc

So, considering what wwong said, I have to download any "fix" onto a floppy from a "clean" computer before I can do anything with the home computer?

If you follow the Washington Post directions, you won't need to make a floppy...

...but then again, I don't know if what the Post is suggesting will work, either! I just saw and read the article this morning and thought the solution it offered looked pretty simple...

Ziploc · 08-13-2003, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe

If you follow the Washington Post directions, you won't need to make a floppy...

...but then again, I don't know if what the Post is suggesting will work, either! I just saw and read the article this morning and thought the solution it offered looked pretty simple...

Yeah, me, too--somebody at work passed along a copy of the Post article. On first reading, it sounded simpler than some of the other stuff I came upon in searching on line. But when it comes to me and computer problems, nothing is ever simple!

wwong · 08-13-2003, 08:11 PM

Ziploc:

I'm no computer geek. When my computer got infected with this worm, I was going to bring my hard drive into work and have our IT guy fix it. But I didn't have too. After downloading the fix onto a floppy and running it on your home computer, you then have to go the microsoft support and download the patch. After that, your computer is completely healthy and you are ready to surf again!

krygny · 08-13-2003, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by PaulV7
nope I had the ports blocked on my router at work and home.

Any firewall/router should protect you from this type of scan without selectively blocking ports. My Win2K box at work got wormed, but I had no problem running Symantec's fix and downloading the patch. My WinXP box at home (behind a Linksys router) was clean but I installed the patch anyway.

I'm very careful about which MS patches I install; only the ones I know I need. I think everybody running Win2K or WinXP should install this patch, otherwise the vulnerability is still there and it shouldn't be.

But you should do it before Saturday. I have a mind to remove the patch and install the worm on all my PCs, just so they can participate in the DOS attack against Microsoft's site on Saturday.

PaulV7 · 08-14-2003, 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by krygny

Any firewall/router should protect you from this type of scan without selectively blocking ports.

Most typical home linksys type routers will block a port scan because 99% of people with a linksys router are using NAT. The router will receive a packet directly to it and not to 1 of machines in the packet allocation table. Then the router will just ignore the packet. So yes in that case a router will work.

At my office with our big router, having some machines on a NAT and others having static IP's, it will send the packet straight on to the machine. That is why blocking ports is always good. Plus there are ways past routers with open ports so why take the chance.

08-13-2003, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	W.32.Blaster.Worm Anyone else besides me catch this? It shuts down your internet access everytime you log on. Fortunately, there is a removal tool from Symantec. Just download to a floppy and run. http://securityresponse.symantec.com...oval.tool.html __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

08-13-2003, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
PaulV7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nope I had the ports blocked on my router at work and home. I know alot of people and companies that got it. Some very unhappy business out there right now. __________________ -----EX-L Sage Brush----- Lower Trim/Fog Lights, Formfit Air Deflector Tow Hitch Package Day/Night Mirror Cargo Tray , Cargo Cover Wheel locks, Splash Guards Husky Floor Mats, WeatherTech Vent Visors

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08-13-2003, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
rtresco Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Our network admin had already installed the required update for us, but our largest client got hit at corporate. __________________ 2003 White Pilot EX # 61624 2004 Silver Tundra DoubleCab SR5 2008 White Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

08-13-2003, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got the damn thing at home but haven't had time yet to do anything about cleanup. I'll check out the Symantec site ASAP, wwong--thanks! __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

08-13-2003, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ziploc: If your computer at home is infected with this worm, you will not be able to download the fix from your home computer. You have to have access to a healthy computer to download the fix to a floppy, then insert the floppy to your infected computer and run the fix. That's how I got rid of the worm on my home computer. Good luck. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

08-13-2003, 08:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ziploc: I'm no computer geek. When my computer got infected with this worm, I was going to bring my hard drive into work and have our IT guy fix it. But I didn't have too. After downloading the fix onto a floppy and running it on your home computer, you then have to go the microsoft support and download the patch. After that, your computer is completely healthy and you are ready to surf again! __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

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