Backdoor.BrownOrifice

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 31, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:33:39 AM
Type:: Trojan Horse

Backdoor.BrownOrifice uses Java to allow users to download and view files from any location. It also allows the infected site to be used as an HTTP or FTP proxy server.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version September 5, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version September 5, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Medium
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: 3 - 9
Geographical Distribution: Medium
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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