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Backdoor.Haxdoor

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: November 30, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:14:27 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Haxdoor.i [Kaspersky]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Haxdoor is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that opens TCP ports, allowing unauthorized access to an infected computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 1, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 11, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 1, 2003 revision 004
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 11, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 3, 2003

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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: Maryl Magee
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