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backdoor

Definition(s):

  An undocumented way of gaining access to computer system. A backdoor is a potential security risk.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1 under Back door from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

  An undocumented way of gaining access to a computer system. A backdoor is a potential security risk.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2 under Backdoor
NIST SP 1800-25B under Backdoor from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2
NIST SP 1800-26B under Backdoor from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

  A malicious program that listens for commands on a certain Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-83 Rev. 1 under Backdoor