peepdf
A Python tool for analyzing PDF files to detect malicious content and perform security research.
What is peepdf?
peepdf is a Python tool for exploring and analyzing PDF files to identify malicious content and security vulnerabilities. It provides a comprehensive set of features for static analysis, including object inspection, JavaScript and shellcode analysis, and integration with VirusTotal. The tool is designed to help security researchers detect PDF-based exploits and understand document structure.
Security researchers, forensic analysts, and penetration testers who need to inspect PDF files for malicious content or vulnerabilities. It is also useful for developers working on PDF security or threat intelligence.
peepdf consolidates multiple PDF analysis tasks into a single tool, offering an interactive console, support for various encodings and filters, and extensibility through PyV8 and Pylibemu integrations. Its inclusion in distributions like Kali Linux and REMnux highlights its reliability and adoption in the security community.
Overview
Powerful Python tool to analyze PDF documents
Use Cases
Best For
- Analyzing suspicious PDF files for malware or exploits
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