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Detected Linux LPRng autorooter


From: Arthur Donkers <arthur () reseau nl>
Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 10:02:35 +0200

Hi All,

Today we encountered a LPRng autorooter for Linux. It attacked our honeypot
and we were able to capture it. The program is called alpd and it creates
a basic shell backdoor. It also contains a built in scanner for scanning
new victims.

Arthur

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