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Discovered:
- March 25, 2003
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:44:55 AM
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Also Known As:
- BKDR_FLUXAY.A [Trend]
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Type:
- Trojan Horse
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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
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Initial Rapid Release version March 26, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version May 28, 2012 revision 009
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Initial Daily Certified version March 26, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version May 28, 2012 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 26, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles