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Backdoor.Graybird

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: 2 April 2003
Updated: 13 February 2007 11:45:10 AM
Also Known As: Backdoor.GrayBird [KAV], BackDoor-ARR [McAfee]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Graybird is a back door Trojan Horse that gives its creator unauthorized access to your computer. The existence of the file, Svch0st.exe, is an indication of a possible infection. Backdoor.Graybird is a Delphi application.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 2 April 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version 26 November 2009 revision 032
  • Initial Daily Certified version 2 April 2003 revision 007
  • Latest Daily Certified version 26 November 2009 revision 025
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 2 April 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco
Symantec Client Security