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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Backdoors >> CodeRed version X detection Vulnerability Assessment Details
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CodeRed version X detection |
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CodeRed version X detection Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Your machine is infected with the 'Code Red' worm. Your Windows system seems to be compromised. Solution: 1) Remove the file root.exe from both directories: \inetpub\scripts and \program files\common files\system\msadc 2) Install an updated antivirus program (this will remove the Explorer.exe Trojan) 3) Set SFCDisable in hklm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon to: 0 4) Remove the two newly created virtual directories: C and D (Created by the Trojan) 5) Make sure no other files have been modified. It is recommended that hosts that have been compromised by Code Red X would reinstall the operating system from scratch and patch it accordingly. Network Security Threat Level: High Additional information: http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5GP0V004UQ.html http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5WP0L004US.html http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-11.html http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itsolutions/security/tools/redfix.asp Networks Security ID: 2880 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 SecuriTeam |
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