Malicious PDF — malware analysis report

Static analysis result for SHA-256 d64781c7665062dd…

MALICIOUS

PDF

22.5 KB Created: 2009-04-24 09:54:29 +02:00 Authoring application: PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2 (via Acrobat Distiller 7.0.5 (Windows))
MD5: 3a7a24d9ab4edd4a6f90d8983abefe90 SHA-1: a5ea36ac2ec38532255a6061374be6ec0cb185ae SHA-256: d64781c7665062ddbbbbc0d24be9e7e03698534afca7b9268f141c6386e564cd
76 Risk Score

Malware Insights

MITRE ATT&CK
T1059.001 PowerShell

The PDF file contains embedded JavaScript, indicated by the PDF_JAVASCRIPT and PDF_JS heuristics. The ClamAV detection of 'Heuristics.PDF.ObfuscatedNameObject' further supports its malicious nature. The JavaScript appears to be obfuscated and attempts to evaluate strings, suggesting it's designed to download and execute a secondary payload or perform other malicious actions. The exact intent is difficult to determine due to obfuscation, but the presence of JavaScript in a PDF is a strong indicator of malicious activity.

Heuristics 3

  • ClamAV: Heuristics.PDF.ObfuscatedNameObject critical CLAMAV_DETECTION
    ClamAV detected this file as malware: Heuristics.PDF.ObfuscatedNameObject
  • JavaScript action low PDF_JAVASCRIPT
    PDF contains a /JavaScript action. Generic JavaScript is common in benign forms; specific dangerous APIs are scored by separate rules.
  • Embedded JS stream low PDF_JS
    PDF references a /JS stream. Generic JavaScript is common in benign forms; specific dangerous APIs are scored by separate rules.