Backdoor.Sdbot.AJ

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: January 10, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:31:44 PM

Also Known As: Win32.Slinbot.XW [Computer Ass, Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.t [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_SDBOT.BBM [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Backdoor.Sdbot.AJ is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities that spreads via network shares and allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the compromised computer.

Note: Virus definitions dated 01/10/2005 or earlier may detect this threat as Backdoor.Sdbot or Backdoor.Sdbot.TB.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version January 11, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
Initial Daily Certified version January 11, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
Initial Weekly Certified release date January 12, 2005

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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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Paul Mangan

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