MALICIOUS
84
Risk Score
Malware Insights
MITRE ATT&CK
T1059.001 PowerShell
T1559.001 Component Object Model Hijacking
The PDF file contains embedded JavaScript, indicated by multiple heuristic firings including 'PDF_JAVASCRIPT' and 'PDF_JS'. The ClamAV detection 'Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22596' strongly suggests this is a known exploit. The embedded JavaScript is likely responsible for triggering the exploit, leading to the execution of malicious code. The exact nature of the exploit and its payload cannot be determined without further analysis of the JavaScript content, which was not fully provided.
Heuristics 4
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ClamAV: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22596 critical CLAMAV_DETECTIONClamAV detected this file as malware: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22596
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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.js754ac2d0b9e89c2d7d18831bab331a09bf99ed321668b0d464235200e312e440 |
pdf-javascript-stream | PDF /JS object 10 at offset 0x89DA | 1342 bytes |
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