Signature Detail

TROJAN: New Silencer Server Response

This signature detects a server response from the New Silencer backdoor. Detecting this response indicates that your system is infected with the New Silencer remote administration tool, which is a smaller version of the Silencer backdoor Trojan. Using the New Silencer client, attackers can gain unauthorized access to the host computer and execute malicious operations.

Extended Description

New Silencer is a Trojan which enables remote attackers to access and control an infected machine.

References

• CVE: CVE-1999-0660
• URL: http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=71275
• URL: http://www.glocksoft.com/trojan_list/Silencer.htm
• URL: http://www.juniper.net/security/auto/vulnerabilities/vuln490.html