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Malware Exploits Anti Virus Software Hole
Published December 16th, 2006 in All Categories, Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Malware, Security
Security firm eEye Digital Security said Friday it had discovered a new non-Microsoft based malware 
that has both the characteristics of a worm and a botnet spreading the wild. However, it uses a flaw in a program meant to protect users from such issues to propagate itself.
The flaw is within Symantec’s popular anti-virus software. Calling it "Big Yellow," the exploit takes advantage of an issue within the remote management interfaces of both Symantec AntiVirus and Symantec Client Security.
The worm was first discovered late Thursday by researchers on the firm’s "Honey Pot" network, a system specifically designed to identify new attacks. More information on the issue can be found at the eEye website. BetaNews | Malware Exploits Anti-Virus Software Hole
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