Zincite.A (MyDoom.M) Backdoor Detection

critical Nessus Plugin ID 14184

Synopsis

The remote host may have been compromised by a worm.

Description

The backdoor 'BackDoor.Zincite.A' is installed on the remote host. It has probably been installed by the 'MyDoom.M' virus. This backdoor may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access on the remote host.

Solution

Verify if the remote host has been compromised, and reinstall the system if necessary.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?4b1ba661

http://www.nessus.org/u?73403fd6

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 14184

File Name: zincite_backdoor.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: remote

Family: Backdoors

Published: 8/2/2004

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C