Backdoor.XTS

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: April 17, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:45:39 AM
Also Known As:: Backdoor-ASL [McAfee]
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.XTS is a Backdoor Trojan that gives a hacker access to your computer. The Trojan runs only on Windows NT/2000/XP and adds a service to the compromised system.

The main module, Svchost.exe, is packed with UPX.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version April 17, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version December 18, 2009 revision 002
Initial Daily Certified version April 17, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2009 revision 003
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 23, 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: Kaoru Hayashi

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