MALICIOUS
114
Risk Score
Malware Insights
MITRE ATT&CK
T1059.007 JavaScript
T1203 Exploitation for Client Execution
T1566.001 Spearphishing Attachment
The PDF file contains embedded JavaScript that is obfuscated but appears to be designed to execute a dynamically constructed string. The ML classifier and ClamAV detection strongly indicate malicious intent, likely involving the exploitation of a PDF vulnerability to run this script. The script's ultimate goal is to execute a second-stage payload, as suggested by the use of 'eval' and a timer function.
Machine Learning
- Nyx PDF Classifier malicious score 0.9999
Heuristics 4
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ClamAV: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22102 critical CLAMAV_DETECTIONClamAV detected this file as malware: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22102
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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 1
Files carved from inside the sample during analysis.
| Filename | Kind | Source | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
javascript_obj0010_000.js1f278dbf5a085a1e1566ca9daaadbedc52a2006b1ec6e4baf5e8c4bae25325f5 |
pdf-javascript-stream | PDF /JS object 10 at offset 0x8CD5 | 1346 bytes |
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