Backdoor.MeteorShell

Backdoor.MeteorShell is a Trojan Horse that allows unauthorized access to an infected computer. This Trojan opens TCP port 7441, by default.

Backdoor.MeteorShell is written in Microsoft Visual C++.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 14, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version October 14, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 15, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low