Backdoor.Sdbot.AI

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: January 3, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:31:27 PM

Also Known As: Win32.Lioten.IE [Computer Asso, Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.t [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-SX [Sophos], WORM_SDBOT.AHN [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Backdoor.Sdbot.AI is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities. It allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the infected computer and spreads via network shares.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version January 3, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version January 3, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
Initial Weekly Certified release date January 5, 2005

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: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Fergal Ladley

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