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Backdoor.OptixPro.12.c

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
August 8, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:04:54 PM
Also Known As:
Backdoor.Optix.Pro.12 [KAV], Backdoor.Optix.1_2 [RAV], BackDoor-ACH [McAfee]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.OptixPro.12.c, a variant of the Backdoor.OptixPro.12 Trojan Horse, can provide its creator unauthorized access to an infected computer. By default, this Trojan opens port 3410 on a compromised computer. The existence of the file Kazza.exe is an indication of a possible infection.

The Trojan is packed as UPX v1.05-1.24.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 8, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 8, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 13, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto

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