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ELF_ROOTKIT40-7
Overview

Malware type: Elf Executable

Aliases: Rootkit.Linux.Agent.40 (Kaspersky), Trojan Horse (Symantec), BDS/RootkitLnx.40.B (Avira), Troj/Lrk4 (Sophos),

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Linux

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

Low

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

This executable Linux file (ELF), which arrives on affected systems as a dropped component of another malware, is used by malicious users to gain access to systems. It usually comes in a group or in a set of programs and scripts that work together to exploit them.

Its main purpose is to hide the malicious user's presence and to provide continued unauthorized access to the affected system. It also hides its components to avoid easy detection.

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Description created: Feb. 2, 2007 11:33:17 AM GMT -0800

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