Backdoor.Sdbot.AM

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: January 27, 2005
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:32:13 PM
Also Known As:: Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-Fam [Sophos], BKDR_SDBOT.KQ [Trend Micro]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Backdoor.Sdbot.AM is a network-aware worm with back door and denial of service capabilities. The worm spreads via network shares and allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the compromised computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version January 27, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version January 27, 2005
Initial Daily Certified version January 27, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 27, 2005
Initial Weekly Certified release date February 2, 2005

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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: Medium

Writeup By: Ka Chun Leung

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