Linux.Plupii.C

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
February 19, 2006
Updated:
February 19, 2006 5:49:41 PM
Also Known As:
ELF_MARE.C [Trend], PERL_MARE.C [Trend], PERL_SHELLBOT.AI [Trend], Mare.D [F-Secure],
Systems Affected:
Linux
CVE References:
CVE-2005-1921, CVE-2005-1950, CVE-2005-2116
Linux.Plupii.C is a worm with back door capabilities that spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 19, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 22, 2006
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Writeup By: Costin Ionescu

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