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Backdoor.Fluxay

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
March 25, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:44:55 AM
Also Known As:
BKDR_FLUXAY.A [Trend]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Fluxay is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that uses pipes to allow an unauthorized command shell on an infected computer. It adds itself to the Service list as "PipeCmdSrv."

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 26, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 28, 2012 revision 009
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 26, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 28, 2012 revision 017
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 26, 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: Douglas Knowles

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