Discovered: January 30, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:32:42 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Lioten.JJ [Computer Asso, Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-UM [Sophos], WORM_SDBOT.ALF [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Sdbot.AO is a worm with back door capabilities that gives an attacker remote access to the compromised computer via IRC channels.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 30, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version January 30, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 26, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 31, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
