MALICIOUS
96
Risk Score
Malware Insights
MITRE ATT&CK
T1204.002 Malicious File: Malicious File
The PDF file contains embedded JavaScript and utilizes ASCIIHexDecode filters, indicating an attempt to obfuscate malicious code. ClamAV detection as Pdf.Exploit.Agent-36189 confirms its malicious nature, likely involving the execution of a JavaScript exploit. The primary attack vector appears to be leveraging a PDF vulnerability to run arbitrary code.
Heuristics 4
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ClamAV: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-36189 critical CLAMAV_DETECTIONClamAV detected this file as malware: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-36189
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ASCIIHexDecode filter (with exploit indicators) medium PDF_FILTER_HEXHex-encoding filter present alongside exploit delivery indicators — often used to hide payload or shellcode bytes
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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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