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Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.AU
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat uses an Adobe vulnerability to download and run files on your PC, including malware.
It runs when you open an infected PDF file and you have a vulnerable version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat. You might receive this PDF file as an email attachment.
The following versions of Adobe Reader/Acrobat are vulnerable:
- Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader version 11 earlier than 11.0.03
- Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader version 10 earlier than 10.1.7
- Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader version 9 earlier than 9.5.5
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
Update Adobe products
Make sure you install all available Adobe updates. You can read more about this vulnerability and download software updates from these links:
It's also important to keep your other software up to date:
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
