Backdoor.WinShell.50.b

Backdoor.WinShell.50.b is a server program that allows unauthorized access to an infected computer. This Trojan Horse is a variant of Backdoor.WinShell.50. The Backdoor uses port 39581 to communicate with it client(s). This threat is usually double-packed.

The original Backdoor.WinShell.50, with Trojan.Stealther.B, is associated with the Microsoft DCOM RPC vulnerability exploit.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 11, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 8, 2008 revision 049
• Initial Daily Certified version August 11, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 9, 2008 revision 041
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 11, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low