Discovered: March 23, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:35:42 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Linux
Backdoor.Dextenea is a Linux-based Trojan horse that attempts to open a back door and uses various malicious programs to conceal its presence.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 24, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version March 24, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 25, 2005
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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: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Costin Ionescu