MALICIOUS
84
Risk Score
Malware Insights
MITRE ATT&CK
T1059.001 PowerShell
T1204.002 Malicious File
The PDF file contains embedded JavaScript, indicated by the PDF_JAVASCRIPT and PDF_JS heuristics. The ClamAV detection 'Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22221' strongly suggests this JavaScript is malicious and exploits a known PDF vulnerability. The embedded JavaScript is likely responsible for downloading and executing a second-stage payload, though the exact functionality cannot be determined due to obfuscation.
Heuristics 4
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ClamAV: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22221 critical CLAMAV_DETECTIONClamAV detected this file as malware: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-22221
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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.js761e213e3e18fac1313db3ef416dde3fe6d1ea782602ac7ec0a71f8cca8c2fb8 |
pdf-javascript-stream | PDF /JS object 10 at offset 0x8C7B | 1344 bytes |
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