MALICIOUS
84
Risk Score
Malware Insights
MITRE ATT&CK
T1059.001 PowerShell
T1566.001 Spearphishing Attachment
T1204.002 Malicious File
The PDF file contains embedded JavaScript, indicated by multiple heuristic firings including PDF_JAVASCRIPT and PDF_JS. The ClamAV detection of 'Pdf.Exploit.Agent-23563' strongly suggests this is a known PDF exploit. The embedded JavaScript is likely responsible for triggering the exploit, leading to the execution of malicious code. The document body text is garbled and does not provide further context on the lure.
Heuristics 4
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ClamAV: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-23563 critical CLAMAV_DETECTIONClamAV detected this file as malware: Pdf.Exploit.Agent-23563
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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.js67bf9716993e95783a6d15b7eaf3f4ef29d164fc682e59f921125ece643d577a |
pdf-javascript-stream | PDF /JS object 10 at offset 0x8CF4 | 1346 bytes |
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