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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Zincite.A (MyDoom.M) Backdoor

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detect MyDoom worm

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The backdoor 'BackDoor.Zincite.A' is installed on the remote host. It has
probably been installed by the 'MyDoom.M' virus.

This backdoor may permit a possible hacker to gain unauthorized access on the remote
host.

See also :
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.mydoom.m@mm.html
Network Security Threat Level: Critical

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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