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ChromsteraUpdater.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 be9ea4b71c1ba0088b396fb6a157d425
Latest seen 2023-12-18 23:39:36 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-11-27 23:16:52 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-11-27 23:16:52 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-18 23:39:36 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Chromstera Browser Solutions. Product metadata: Chromstera Browser.

Digital signature

Signed by Dragon Boss Solutions LLC. 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.

ChromsteraUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Chromstera Browser. The reported company name is Chromstera Browser Solutions. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-18 23:39:36 (2 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.

Product Name: Chromstera Browser
Company Name: Chromstera Browser Solutions
MD5: be9ea4b71c1ba0088b396fb6a157d425
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-11-27 23:16:52 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-18 23:39:36 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-18 23:39:36 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Dragon Boss Solutions LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on ChromsteraUpdater.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.

%programfiles%\chromstera browser solutions

ThreatInfo has observed ChromsteraUpdater.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.

100.0%

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ChromsteraUpdater.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.

ChromsteraUpdater.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000974a8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1211904

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

.text 873984 bytes · 72.1% of section data
MD5 72142bdc0fae37df810d1e39904cef5f
.rdata 201216 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 a6e21681c57ed0332ae0f047de580fb4
.data 7680 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 73e5b3171adb2b74a417cb70c1a15c7f
.rsrc 82432 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 fdd9ca8f51a545e6d80de462eff72ae4
.reloc 46592 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 832a73f86514a2a06761ece99f33303d

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 be9ea4b71c1ba0088b396fb6a157d425.
  • 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.