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Exe files/malicious code in PDF - ddstr0 - Oct 11, 2021
Hi guys, is it possible to execute malicious code/exe files by opening a PDF? If so, could someone please explain to me how can I do it? (I'm asking only for personal purposes, just to dabble).
RE: Exe files/malicious code in PDF - linkinpork - Oct 12, 2021
(Oct 11, 2021 05:58 AM)ddstr0 Wrote: If so, could someone please explain to me how can I do it? (I'm asking only for personal purposes, just to dabble).
You can put Javascript code into PDF files. Here's a guide on that: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9640141/how-can-i-put-javascript-code-into-a-pdf-document
If you can manage to find a way to execute stuff (or deadass just do anything malicious with Javascript lol) your PDF file is all you need.
Cheers!
RE: Exe files/malicious code in PDF - Noodlez_ - Oct 13, 2021
You can execute VBA to execute PowerShell. PowerShell has a built in detection but there is ways to get around it.
Have fun researching.
RE: Exe files/malicious code in PDF - ddstr0 - Oct 15, 2021
(Oct 12, 2021 12:03 AM)linkinpork Wrote: You can put Javascript code into PDF files. Here's a guide on that: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9640141/how-can-i-put-javascript-code-into-a-pdf-document
If you can manage to find a way to execute stuff (or deadass just do anything malicious with Javascript lol) your PDF file is all you need.
Cheers!
Great. Thank you very much <3 (both of you)