Backdoor.Berbew

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 16, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:03:53 PM
Also Known As: Troj/Webber-A [Sophos], BackDoor-AXJ [McAfee], TrojanProxy.Win32.Webber.10 [K, Win32.Webber [Computer Associa, BKDR_WEBBER.A [Trend]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Berbew is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that is downloaded from the Internet by Trojan.Download.Berbew. The Backdoor Trojan steals passwords and delivers them in the form of URL requests to the Web site of the Trojan's creator. Port numbers 7714 and 8546 may be opened for listening (the port numbers may vary).

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 16, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 27, 2009 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 16, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 27, 2009 revision 019
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 16, 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: 3 - 9
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Sergei Shevchenko
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