Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.ADQ
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| Threat Level: | 90 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 235 |
| First Seen: | November 8, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | May 5, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.ADQ is a Javascript Trojan that is distributed as a malevolent .PDF file that exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader. The vulnerabilities, discussed in CVE-2010-0188, permit Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.ADQ to download and run arbitrary files. Adobe Acrobat 8 and Adobe Reader 8 earlier than 8.2.1 and Adobe Acrobat 9 and Adobe Reader 9 earlier than 9.3.1 are vulnerable to this exploit. Computer users can unwillingly corrupt their PCs with Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.ADQ when visiting a hacked website that hosts the file, and has been found to be spread via the 'Blackhole exploit pack'. The .PDF file involves a malevolent JavaScript that exploits a vulnerability, discussed in CVE-2010-0188. If Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.ADQ successfully exploits a victimized PC, it executes shellcode to deliver and install other malware infections. Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.ADM strives to drop files from the particular servers.
File System Details
| # | File Name |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | mrz.exe | |
| 2. | pear.exe | |
| 3. | wpbt0.dll |
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