Phatbot has been detected
| phatbot-running (15534) |  High Risk |
Description:
Phatbot has been detected. Phatbot, which is derived from Agobot, is a backdoor affecting Microsoft Windows operating systems. The backdoor uses a client/server relationship, where the server component is installed in the victim's system and the remote attacker has control of the client. The server attempts to open a port, typically TCP port 4387, to allow the client system to connect. Phatbot could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Windows 2000
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft, Windows 95
- Microsoft, Windows 98
- Microsoft, Windows 98SE
- Microsoft, Windows Me
- Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft, Windows XP
Remedy:
If the system is designed to run an SSH server, then verify that the installation of OpenSSH has been configured according to your corporate security policy.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- LURHQ Threat Intelligence Group Web site, Phatbot Trojan Analysis at http://www.lurhq.com/phatbot.html.
- Phatbot Web site, Phatbot at http://phatbot.com/.
Reported:
Mar 18, 2004
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