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| Name: | Exploit.AdobeReader | |
| Threat Level: | High |
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| Description: | Exploit.AdobeReader contains malicious code that allows remote execution of arbitrary code on target's user system. The executed commands will run same as target user's privileges. | |
| Type: | TT_Downloader, TT_Exploit | |
| Also known as: | Exploit.Win32.AdobeReader.A [Kaspersky] Exploit-PDF.Shell [McAfe | |
| Threat analysis: | Search ThreatExpert to view reports | |
| Removal: | This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor. | |
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