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Backdoor.Laphex.Client

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: August 27, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:58:50 AM
Also Known As: BKDR_LAPHEX.A [Trend], Backdoor.Laphex [AVP], Backdoor.Trojan.Client
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP



Backdoor.Laphex.Client is a backdoor client that allows unauthorized access to an infected computer that is running the Backdoor.Laphex server component.




See Backdoor.Laphex.Kit and Backdoor.Laphex for additional information about this Trojan.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 28, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 28, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 28, 2002

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Jari Kytojoki
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