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BKDR_HOVDY.A
Overview

Malware type: Backdoor

Aliases: No Alias Found

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Mac OS

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this malware, refer to the Behavior Diagram shown below.

BKDR_HOVDY.A Behavior Diagram

Malware Overview

This backdoor may be installed manually by a user. It may be downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

The backdoor runs hidden on the system. It allows a malicious user complete remote access to the system. It takes advantage of the vulnerability in Apple Remote Desktop Agent (ARD) to allow a user to escalate privileges to root.

For additional information about this threat, see:
Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Jun. 23, 2008 1:06:40 PM GMT -0800

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