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
Linux.Plupii.C is a worm with back door capabilities that spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version January 19, 2009 revision 039
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Initial Daily Certified version February 19, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 22, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Costin Ionescu
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