Linux.Mare

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: December 24, 2005
Updated:: December 24, 2005 11:11:17 AM
Systems Affected:: Linux

Linux.Mare is a worm that spreads by exploiting the PHP-Nuke "phpbb_root_path" Arbitrary File Inclusion vulnerability. The worm opens a back door and downloads and executes remote files on the compromised computer

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version pending
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version pending
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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