Discovered: November 6, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:46:17 PM
Also Known As: Linux/Lupper.worm.a [McAfee], Linux/Lupper.A [Computer Assoc, Linux/Lupper.B [Computer Assoc, Backdoor.Linux.Small.al [Kaspe, Exploit.Linux.Lupii [ClamAV], ELF_LUPPER.A [Trend Micro].
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Linux
Linux.Plupii is a worm with back door capabilities that spreads by exploiting several Web server-related vulnerabilities.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 6, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version November 6, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 9, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama
