Discovered: August 5, 2008
Updated: August 5, 2008 5:24:41 PM
Type: Trojan
Infection Length: 23,984 bytes; 664,296 bytes; 561,032 bytes
Systems Affected: Linux
Linux.Phalax is a Linux Kernel rootkit that installs a back door on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 5, 2008 revision 023
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version August 5, 2008 revision 021
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 6, 2008
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Distribution
Writeup By: Alfredo Pesoli
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