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Exploit:W32/PDFExploit.G

Name : Exploit:W32/PDFExploit.G
Aliases : Exploit:Win32/Pidief.AX, TrojanDownloader:Win32/Qaantiz.A (Microsoft)
Category:Malware
Type:Exploit
Platform:W32

Summary

A program or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability to remotely access or attack a program, computer or server.

Additional Details

Exploit:W32/PDFExploit.G is distributed in a maliciously-crafted PDF file and exploits a vulnerability (CVE-2010-0188) in Adobe Reader program to open a connection to a remote website.

For more information about the vulnerability, please see:



Execution

When the malicious PDF file is executed, a downloader is dropped on the computer and attempts to open a connection to:

  •  tiantian.ninth.biz