New worm targets Linux systems.

[Aloone_Jonez]

http://news.com.com/New+worm+targets+Linux+systems/2100-7349_3-5938475.html

This looks pretty serious, what do the Linux fans here think about this?

Should I worry when connecting my Linux set up to the Internet?

[Refalm]

It only affects an open webserver running this:
the XML-RPC for PHP Remote Code Injection vulnerability; AWStats Rawlog Plugin Logfile Parameter Input Validation vulnerability; and Darryl Burgdorf's Webhints Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

I believe AWStats comes installed with the Ensim control panel, so if you're running a webhost that serves its clients with logs from AWStats, update the damn thang.
Otherwise, you'll be fine

[worker201]

It sounds like such a specific worm that there's no reason for the general home users to be afraid.  While an MS bug can affect almost anyone running Windows.

[H_TeXMeX_H]

Not only are there patches for it since long, but it only affects you if you run a very specific web server as Refalm mentions ... no real need to worry

Oh, and if you are paranoid like me, then close UDP port 7222

The worm sends a notification message to an attacker at a remote IP address, through UDP port 7222.

[Aloone_Jonez]

Thanks for reassuring me, I'vq realised now that there was no need for me to panic, it's just hard not to when you see the word Linux in the same sentence as the word worm.

[Jenda]

There is this one virus I heard of. It's supposed to be real dangerous for Linux. What was it ... ah! Wind-"a's" or Wind-"e's" or something of the sort.

[themacuser]

Saw a few attempts to exploit that in my logs. w00t for Mac OS X server that doesn't even have any of those apps

[Dark_Me]

So your saying we should all swich to Macs and become apple fanboys? Dammit man where not made of money!

[Pathos]

Hosting a web server is one of the riskiest things you can do so you should be keeping an eye on security concerns and software updates anyway.

[themacuser]

I was actually joking Dark_Me.

And anyway, it's a big myth that Macs are too expensive. You won't find a computer anywhere near as good as a Mac Mini for the same price from any other manufacturer (that actually works, so that rules out Dell)...

[Dark_Me]

I was joking too. Yeah I know about Mac Mini's. *checks specs* Nice. Only problem is that in Australia they start at $799. That and you have to buy everything to go with them (screen, keyboard, mouse etc). I would be a Mac fanatic if I had the money.

[worker201]

Yeah I know about Mac Mini's. *checks specs* Nice. Only problem is that in Australia they start at $799.

Gotta contact one of your friends in the US, and have them purchase one for you as proxy - save yourself $300, which is a hell of a lot more than the shipping costs.

Of course, due to Apple licensing, that would be totally illegal.  So you didn't hear this idea from me...

Also, the new iMac G5s come totally complete at extraordinarily reasonable prices.

And hell, you can always install worm-vulnerable Linux programs on your Apple!

[skyman8081]

Is that $799 USD or $799 AUD?

$799.99 AUD currently ends up at $586.50 USD.  Not including shipping costs.  You may well up eating those savings with taxes, and shipping costs.

Protectionism's a bitch, aint it?

[Kintaro]

If your system is upto date you will be fine.

[Dark_Me]

Opps. it's in AUD. Don't know anyone in the US anyway. Well 'cept for you guys. Anyone feel like buying a Mac?...