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- Discovered:
- February 18, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:43:11 AM
- Also Known As:
- DoS.Linux.SinkSlice [KAV], Linux/Slice [McAfee], Troj/Slice-A [Sophos], Linux.Trojan.Sinkhole.8368 [Dr, DoS:Linux/Slice [RAV], ELF_SINKSLICE.A [Trend]
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Linux
Hacktool.Slice is a Linux application used by an attacker to perform a Denial of Service attack (DoS) on a remote Internet site or computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 18, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version February 18, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 19, 2003
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: Atli Gudmundsson
