Backdoor.Tuckist

Backdoor.Tuckist is a Trojan horse program that runs on Linux systems running kernel 2.2.x or 2.4.x. It opens a back door on the compromised computer and is able to hide its files, processes and open ports.

Note: Virus definitions dated November 17th, 2005 or earlier may detect this threat as Backdoor.Suckit.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 16, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version November 16, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 16, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low