MALICIOUS
154
Risk Score
Malware Insights
MITRE ATT&CK
T1059.001 PowerShell
The PDF contains embedded JavaScript, with a high-confidence heuristic firing for an eval() call. This suggests the script is designed to execute arbitrary code. The ML classifier and ClamAV detection strongly indicate malicious intent, likely as a dropper for further malware. The script's obfuscation and use of eval() make it difficult to determine the exact payload, but the overall pattern is consistent with a malicious PDF dropper.
Machine Learning
- Nyx PDF Classifier malicious score 0.9998
Heuristics 5
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ClamAV: Pdf.Dropper.Agent-7235842-0 critical CLAMAV_DETECTIONClamAV detected this file as malware: Pdf.Dropper.Agent-7235842-0
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eval() call high PDF_EVALeval() found — commonly used for obfuscated exploit execution (matched inside decoded stream)
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JavaScript action low PDF_JAVASCRIPTPDF contains a /JavaScript action. Generic JavaScript is common in benign forms; specific dangerous APIs are scored by separate rules.
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Embedded JS stream low PDF_JSPDF references a /JS stream. Generic JavaScript is common in benign forms; specific dangerous APIs are scored by separate rules.
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Optional Content Group with action trigger low PDF_OPTIONAL_CONTENTOptional Content Group (layer) co-occurs with an action trigger — content can be selectively hidden from viewers or scanners while the action still fires on open
Extracted artifacts 2
Files carved from inside the sample during analysis.
| Filename | Kind | Source | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
javascript_obj0013_000.js68fef55eabeac350924db54660a7cd27ab1c07c70182ce262d6f9388d848e5b5 |
pdf-javascript-stream | PDF /JS object 13 at offset 0x2122 | 4096 bytes |
javascript_obj0014_001.js560b8bc3469ae20671b3c244f87f4af1c52478d61e72e7a5cb40a701f869a427 |
pdf-javascript-stream | PDF /JS object 14 at offset 0xAE8B | 41 bytes |
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