Linux.RST.B

Linux.RST.B is a linux-based virus that infects ELF files and has backdoor capabilities.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 23, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version May 10, 2008 revision 021
• Initial Daily Certified version April 23, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 24, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low