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dbghelp.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 a5e4b3ff51cf5b7926d9651908feb666
Latest seen 2021-05-15 20:34:46 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-27 00:03:17 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Debugging Tools for Windows(R)
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-27 00:03:17 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-15 20:34:46 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Debugging Tools for Windows(R).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Corporation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

dbghelp.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Debugging Tools for Windows(R). The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-15 20:34:46 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Debugging Tools for Windows(R)
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: a5e4b3ff51cf5b7926d9651908feb666
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-08-27 00:03:17 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-15 20:34:46 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-15 20:34:46 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on dbghelp.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.26474.901\qmhips
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20150418_1606\windows8.1_sp0_home_deu(1031)_ie11_wmp12_64bit\images
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.26492.901\qmhips
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.26514.901\qmhips
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.26514.901
%programfiles%\microsoft analysis services\as oledb
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20150802_1719\windows8.1_sp0_home_fra(1036)_ie11_wmp12_64bit
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.3.26492.901
%appdata%\tencent\qqlive\playersdk64

ThreatInfo has observed dbghelp.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

File Names:

3 observed names
dbghelp64.dll 4ef5d229709e40f3f84e46c3a28341eadbd1a044.img dbghelp.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen dbghelp.dll across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 25.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 81.3%
Windows 8.1 18.8%

The most common operating system signal for dbghelp.dll is Windows 10 with 81.3% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

dbghelp.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000b0b50
Image base 0x0000000003000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1548288

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 1428480 bytes · 92.3% of section data
MD5 7368f70f6170ef0f2ad5b49c4767a577
.data 24064 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 d8a2620e1c5781e744890602deaa0f64
.pdata 70144 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 a18e71270d310fadc9b84e7fb1be099c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1742eb90f260912ffe45330b778312f6
.reloc 24576 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 6cc65afd1b9d65768727a71aecf53faf

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a5e4b3ff51cf5b7926d9651908feb666.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.