Hacktool.Dase

Hacktool.Dase is a hacktool that attempts to gain access to a remote computer using the DCOM RPC vulnerability (described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-039) and to create a user account.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to October 10, 2003 may detect this as Bloodhound.Exploit.1.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 9, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version October 9, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 15, 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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low