Discovered: June 20, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:56:37 PM
Also Known As: Hacktool.Rootkit
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Trojan.Rootserv is a Trojan horse that uses kernel mode root kit technology to hide processes, files and registry entries. It also ends and prevents from running various security-related processes.
Note:
- This Trojan is dropped by W32.Beagle.FF@mm.
- Definitions prior to 22nd June 2006 may detect this threat as Hacktool.Rootkit.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 20, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version October 15, 2009 revision 041
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Initial Daily Certified version June 20, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version October 15, 2009 revision 050
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 21, 2006
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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: Mircea Ciubotariu