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Family: Backdoors --> Category: infos
Dabber worm detection Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Dabber worm detection
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
W32.Dabber propagates by exploiting a vulnerability in the FTP server
component of W32.Sasser.Worm and its variants.
It installs a backdoor on infected hosts and tries to listen on port 9898.
If the attempt fails, W32Dabber.A tries to listen on ports 9899 through 9999
in sequence until it finds an open port.
See also :
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.dabber.b.html
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-011.mspx
Solution:
- Disable access to port 445 and Dabber remote shell by using a firewall
- Apply Microsoft MS04-011 patch
- Update your virus definitions
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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