GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMSSS.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-24 15:08:27 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-07 20:39:30 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus. Product metadata: KMS Server Emulator Service (XP).
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
KMSSS.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Server Emulator Service (XP). The reported company name is MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-07 20:39:30 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) |
| Company Name: | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| MD5: | 02ee3a012fd4b0205cda2a75a04db537 |
| Size: | 290 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 15:08:27 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-05-07 20:39:30 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-05-07 20:39:30 (5 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %windir%\kms\bin |
| %windir%\kmsautos\bin |
| %windir%\temp\kmsauto\bin |
| %windir%\temp\kmshelper\bin |
| %windir%\kms |
| %windir%\temp\kmsauto |
| %windir%\kmsautos |
| %desktop%\fromflash\w7\keys |
| %windir%\temp\kmshelper |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSSS.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 KMSSS.exe across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 18.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for KMSSS.exe is Windows 10 with 64.9% 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
KMSSS.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4ec208a4ad175a3e7b78661ff82aa592
196c91b9b665a8457317ad317940f47a
f3b90d7e04e7326b46d11da05cb19b2c
09141861c237174ad04a00b68fea0704
aabbc4e1cbb442e64930f81e533d0075
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.