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Backdoor.Optix.05

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 6, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:42:47 AM
Also Known As:
Backdoor.Optix.50 [KAV], Backdoor.Win32/Optix.5_0 [RAV]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Optix.05 is a Backdoor Trojan that is a variant of Backdoor.Optix.04.c. By default, it listens on port 5151. The Trojan attempts to terminate or close any processes or windows belonging to various programs, including antivirus and security programs.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 6, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 6, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 12, 2003
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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Robert X Wang

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