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- Discovered:
- April 26, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:22:00 PM
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Hacktool.THCIISLame is a hack tool that takes advantage of the SSL PCT Windows vulnerability, as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011. It provides an attacker a system shell on a specified remote computer.
The vulnerability affects unpatched versions of Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. It is considered Critical for NT/2000, Important for XP, and Low for 2003.
The discovery of the SSL PCT vulnerability is credited to Internet Security Systems.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version April 26, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version April 26, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date April 26, 2004
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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: John Canavan
