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Chaos

Chaos is Linux malware that compromises systems by brute force attacks against SSH services. Once installed, it provides a reverse shell to its controllers, triggered by unsolicited packets. [1]

ID: S0220
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Linux
Version: 1.1
Created: 18 April 2018
Last Modified: 01 July 2020
Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1573 .001 加密通道: Symmetric Cryptography

Chaos provides a reverse shell connection on 8338/TCP, encrypted via AES.[1]
Enterprise T1059 .004 命令与脚本解释器: Unix Shell

Chaos provides a reverse shell connection on 8338/TCP, encrypted via AES.[1]
Enterprise T1104 多阶段信道

After initial compromise, Chaos will download a second stage to establish a more permanent presence on the affected system.[1]
Enterprise T1110 暴力破解

Chaos conducts brute force attacks against SSH services to gain initial access.[1]
Enterprise T1205 流量激活

Chaos provides a reverse shell is triggered upon receipt of a packet with a special string, sent to any port.[1]

References

  1. Sebastian Feldmann. (2018, February 14). Chaos: a Stolen Backdoor Rising Again. Retrieved March 5, 2018.