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Backdoor.Latinus.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: September 4, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:54:17 AM
Also Known As: BackDoor-KF [McAfee]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me


Backdoor.Latinus.B is a Backdoor Trojan that gives an attacker unauthorized access to an infected computer. By default it opens ports 55665 and 55666 on the compromised computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 4, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 4, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 4, 2002

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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco
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