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>Trojaned PDFs Excuse me, but what? What code executes when reading a pdf?

• kccqzy 5y ago
  The code in a PDF reader executes when reading a PDF. So, things like evince, Preview.app and their dependencies. These things may have bugs that can be vectors of attack. (Not sure if your question meant code inside a PDF? If so, you'll find that PDFs can contain JavaScript which is executed when opened.)
  • bruce343434 5y ago
    Ugh, didn't know about that. Do you know if there exist any tools that can strip PDFs from all this bs? Also, I assume most readers are actually sane enough not to run any pdf scripts?
    • npteljes 5y ago
      Your best bet is using up to date software.
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