Threat Encyclopedia

W32/MyDoom.SMM!exploit

Analysis

W32/MyDoom.SMM!exploit is classified as malware using a known exploit.
Exploit employs by malware to gain access to a system through a known vulnerabilities. Most commonly a computer security hole.
The Fortinet Anti-Virus Analyst Team is currently in the process of creating a detailed description for this virus.

Recommended Action

FortiGate Systems

• Check the main screen using the web interface for your FortiGate unit to ensure that the latest AV/NIDS database has been downloaded and installed on your system - if required, enable the "Allow Push Update" option.
  FortiClient Systems
  
• Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.