Linux.Jac.8759

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
March 10, 2002
Updated:
March 11, 2002 9:27:32 PM
Systems Affected:
Linux
Linux.Jac.8759 is an ELF file infector virus. It will infect up to 201 ELF files in the same directory from which it was executed. Additionally, if an infected executable is run as root, it will also switch to the /bin directory and infect another 201 ELF files there.

OSF also opens a back door to the system which listens for commands on UDP port 3049.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version pending
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version pending
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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Writeup By: Neal Hindocha

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