chkrootkit warning confusing me

aikon · (#1 (**permalink**))

I got this message from chkrootkit

Checking `bindshell'........ INFECTED (PORTS: 465)

What is this? What should i do?

mripguru · (#2 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by aikon

I got this message from chkrootkit

Checking `bindshell'........ INFECTED (PORTS: 465)

What is this? What should i do?

If this is a cPanel machine, then it's safe to just ignore it as it's usually a false positive. I've seen it on every cPanel machine that i've come across for quite awhile now.

nsusa · (#3 (**permalink**))

I have to second that. If it is a cpane server you should be safe. Check the cpanel forums to confirm if necessary.

Christoph