The program itself is not "dirty". AVs simply detect it has a "hacktool" because it could be used for malicious purposes. Most AVs will do the same with Netcat. They call it a "hacktool" but it's harmless in and of itself.
Your premise is exactly what the video was about.
muts gave a presentation at Shmoocon that accomplished the same thing albeit by different means. You can find that video here.



