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Br-hostconfig.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9a614cb4be03dcb1dff6a8bd8c3482b4
Latest seen 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago)
Size 59 KB
Publisher HP
Product uXen Hypervisor
Signed by Bromium, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: HP. Product metadata: uXen Hypervisor.

Digital signature

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

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

Br-hostconfig.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with uXen Hypervisor. The reported company name is HP. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: uXen Hypervisor
Company Name: HP
MD5: 9a614cb4be03dcb1dff6a8bd8c3482b4
Size: 59 KB
First Published: 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-08 16:58:16 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Bromium, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on Br-hostconfig.exe 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:

%commonappdata%\bromium\vsentry\temp

ThreatInfo has observed Br-hostconfig.exe 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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen Br-hostconfig.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Br-hostconfig.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

Br-hostconfig.exe 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 0x000014f0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 44544

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

.text 27648 bytes · 62.1% of section data
MD5 810575495dbb25cdbc1717922f5f253b
.data 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 bde09cd1aaab33c5653c83439b3fcc79
.rdata 6144 bytes · 13.8% of section data
MD5 ae858346a83fe41ff7f8cde62c8b4587
.buildid 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 56b9bb4b55daba1ec33863eb253f4fd2
.pdata 1536 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 b699626f67dc22d2b825bd4bb48381a7
.xdata 1536 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a51ea0c0d531e9595ac950e77374b968
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f9c6d10d82c778874e4a1c0548706561
.idata 3584 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 1e28b9178454a6991486a723695311c0
.CRT 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 c78d423c229d8a05681d4d772ecad47c
.tls 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 20a09db57013b27944bb67c8315ae1ea
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 591c033356779bccb0e5687cf91134a5
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 e86f065ee608f68483a2615e15222fba

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 file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

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 9a614cb4be03dcb1dff6a8bd8c3482b4.
  • 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.