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Overview

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Characteristics

This detection covers proof of concept code that exploits an overflow vulnerability in Snort v1.8-1.9.1. The code can provide an attacker with the means to gain remote shell access to a vulnerable system.

More information about this vulnerability and patching instructions.

Symptoms

N/A This is an exploit tool used by an attacker for a known purpose.

Method of Infection

N/A

Removal

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection. Delete any file which contains this detection.

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants

N/A

All Information

Overview -

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Characteristics

Characteristics -

This detection covers proof of concept code that exploits an overflow vulnerability in Snort v1.8-1.9.1. The code can provide an attacker with the means to gain remote shell access to a vulnerable system.

More information about this vulnerability and patching instructions.

Symptoms

Symptoms -

N/A This is an exploit tool used by an attacker for a known purpose.

Method of Infection

Method of Infection -

N/A

Removal -

Removal -

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection. Delete any file which contains this detection.

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants -

N/A