SecurityRisk.Aports

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:34:13 AM

Type:

Security Assessment Tool

Version:

1.4

Publisher:

SmartLine

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Aports.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Aports is a tool that enables you to monitor all open TCP/IP and UDP ports. It allows the user to watch ports and applications, and allows a user or an application to terminate processes.

An API is available for this application, which can be used in malicious code.

Symptoms

None.

Transmission

Part of malware. This must be intentionally placed on the computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version September 25, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version June 26, 2008 revision 024
• Initial Daily Certified version September 25, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version June 26, 2008 revision 038
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003