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CrashHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3b77993245838f0b801c7369904c029c
Latest seen 2021-02-27 16:49:19 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-18 15:11:20 (8 years ago)
Size 645 KB
Publisher Corel Corporation
Product WinZip System Utilities Suite
Signed by Corel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-18 15:11:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-27 16:49:19 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Corel Corporation. Product metadata: WinZip System Utilities Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by Corel Corporation. 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

CrashHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Utilities Suite. The reported company name is Corel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-27 16:49:19 (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: WinZip System Utilities Suite
Company Name: Corel Corporation
MD5: 3b77993245838f0b801c7369904c029c
Size: 645 KB
First Published: 2018-01-18 15:11:20 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-27 16:49:19 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-27 16:49:19 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Corel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on CrashHelper.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%\winzip system utilities suite

ThreatInfo has observed CrashHelper.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen CrashHelper.dll across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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 69.2%
Windows 7 23.1%
Windows 8.1 7.7%

The most common operating system signal for CrashHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 69.2% 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

CrashHelper.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 0x0003c230
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 656896

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

.text 302592 bytes · 46.1% of section data
MD5 d704e4f215f175cb61c8afef6440eab3
.rdata 305664 bytes · 46.5% of section data
MD5 ce96d79c8c3056d0ce31c8426455361f
.data 18432 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 8d118313a639d160042108d99546d400
.pdata 22528 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 ea1c04d93a83775a0dceb30a7f1c9597
.qtmetad 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ce4307dc02895b4ec1c93f324cd4cffe
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d838e79efbe510c06623a6fa3a64f74a
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 ac4bb8e7494e72c8618185eda3dcae0d
.reloc 4608 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 25d498837e918d79e479ba5bba0d4fc2

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 3b77993245838f0b801c7369904c029c.
  • 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.