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Discovered:
- January 10, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:31:44 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Slinbot.XW [Computer Ass, Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.t [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-Fam [Sophos], WORM_SDBOT.BBM [Trend Micro]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Sdbot.AJ is a network-aware worm with back door capabilities that spreads via network shares and allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the compromised computer.
Note: Virus definitions dated 01/10/2005 or earlier may detect this threat as Backdoor.Sdbot or Backdoor.Sdbot.TB.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 11, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
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Initial Daily Certified version January 11, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 12, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
