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Backdoor.Fluxay

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 25, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:44:55 AM
Also Known As: BKDR_FLUXAY.A [Trend]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Fluxay is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that uses pipes to allow an unauthorized command shell on an infected computer. It adds itself to the Service list as "PipeCmdSrv."

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 26, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 5, 2008 revision 053
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 26, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 054
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 26, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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