MasterParadise (2)

When installed on a Microsoft Windows system, this backdoor Trojan horse program lets others gain full access to the system through a network connection. MasterParadise (2) is divided into 2 parts: a client and a server. Both applications are capable of running under Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. The client application running on one computer might be used to monitor and control a second computer running the server application.

The port number through which the client controls the server is configurable. However, as long as the port is blocked by a firewall, this Trojan horse cannot infiltrate the server. It does not matter whether the TCP or UDP protocol is implemented. There have not been any reports of this program breaking through a firewall.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version December 21, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version December 21, 2000
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low