Backdoor.Leniv

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
May 19, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:23:29 PM
Also Known As:
BackDoor-BCZ [McAfee], Backdoor.Leniv [Kaspersky], Troj/Leniv-A [Sophos]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Leniv is a Backdoor Trojan horse that allows unauthorized remote access to an infected computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 20, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version April 23, 2011 revision 024
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 20, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version April 24, 2011 revision 002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 26, 2004
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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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Scott Gettis

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