Backdoor.Globe

Backdoor.Globe is a proof-of-concept Trojan horse program that exploits the Microsoft Windows LoadImage API Function Integer Overflow Vulnerability (described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-002). The Trojan is written in JavaScript and is embedded in .html files. This threat does not affect computers running Windows XP SP2

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 13, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version January 13, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 19, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low