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Backdoor.Sadmind.Dr

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
June 4, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:57:21 AM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Sadmind.Dr is the detection for any files that are dropped onto a Windows 95/98/NT/2000 computer by a Solaris system that is infected with the Backdoor.Sadmind Trojan.

NOTE: Files that are detected as Backdoor.Sadmind.Dr on a computer running Windows cannot infect another computer. These files are the payload of a Backdoor.Sadmind Trojan infection on a Solaris computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 5, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 5, 2001
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 5, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 5, 2001
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 5, 2001
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: More than 1000
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Richard Cave

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