ButtMan backdoor
| buttman-backdoor (14107) |  High Risk |
Description:
ButtMan, also known as BM, Backdoor.Buttman, Backdoor.Tubma, Backdoor.BR, and Tubma is a backdoor Trojan affecting Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, and 2000. ButtMan uses a client/server relationship, where the server component is installed on the victim's system and the remote attacker has control of the client. The server attempts to open a port to allow the client system to connect. This could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the victim's system.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Windows 2000
- Microsoft, Windows 95
- Microsoft, Windows 98
- Microsoft, Windows Me
- Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0
Remedy:
Use an up-to-date antivirus program to determine if the target computer is host to a backdoor program. If the program detects a backdoor, follow instructions to disinfect and repair the computer.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Dark-e.com Web site, ButtMan at http://www.dark-e.com/archive/trojans/buttman/index.shtml.
- Simovits Consulting Web site, ButtMan at http://www.simovits.com/nyheter9902.html.
Reported:
Dec 30, 2003
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