Hidesource backdoor package allows immediate root access to hackers
| hidesource-login-backdoor (1840) |  High Risk |
Description:
Hidesource is popular backdoor for intruders to gain root access and install a backdoor on systems. This particular software was designed for Solaris and SunOS systems, but could possibly have been ported to other operating systems. Hidesource is often installed with the default passwords intact. These passwords allow immediate root access to the system on which this login backdoor was placed.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
If your system contains this backdoor, you should consider the system completely compromised and follow your corporate guidelines for recovering from a security incident. If your company has no guidelines for this type of compromise, refer to the CERT 'Recovering from an Incident' document. See references.
References:
- CERT Computer Emergency Response Team: Recovering from an Incident.
- CVE-1999-0660: A hacker utility, back door, or Trojan Horse is installed on a system, e.g. NetBus, Back Orifice, Rootkit, etc.
Platforms Affected:
- Unix Unix
Reported:
Feb 27, 1999
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