Linux.Adore.Worm

Linux.Adore.Worm is a worm that spreads on Linux systems. The worm targets vulnerabilities commonly found on default installations of Linux. Using these vulnerabilities, the worm gains root access to the system, downloads and executes itself, and then searches for new systems to infect.

NOTE: The Linux rootkit known as Adore is unrelated to this worm.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 5, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version April 5, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Medium
• Threat Containment: Moderate
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium