Linux.RST.B

Linux.RST.B is a Linux based virus. It is able to infect ELF formatted binaries. When executed, it will infect all binaries in the current working directory, and all binaries in the /bin directory. If executed as root, it will start processes listening on two network interfaces which provide a remote root shell.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version pending
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version pending
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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