GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

MSI_Packager_Docs.EXE threat report

Detected as Pack.Gen File reputation report
MD5 f27698ae0d82a6dbcada53a6989566c8
Latest seen 2023-05-06 23:26:11 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-13 06:08:23 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher PKWARE, Inc.

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Detection name
Pack.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-05-06 23:26:11 (3 years ago)
File hash
f27698ae0d82a6dbcada53a6989566c8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Pack.Gen, part of the Pack threat category.

Category context

Packed or protected files where obfuscation makes trust and intent harder to verify. Related Pack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-13 06:08:23 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-06 23:26:11 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PKWARE, Inc.. Product metadata: PKSFX® for Windows.

Digital signature

Signed by OnDemand Software, 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Pack category for related samples and common context.

MSI_Packager_Docs.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PKSFX® for Windows. The reported company name is PKWARE, Inc.. The current detection status is Pack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-06 23:26:11 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Pack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If MSI_Packager_Docs.EXE appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Pack.Gen.

Product Name: PKSFX® for Windows
Company Name: PKWARE, Inc.
MD5: f27698ae0d82a6dbcada53a6989566c8
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-06-13 06:08:23 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-06 23:26:11 (3 years ago)
Status: Pack.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-06 23:26:11 (3 years ago)
MSI_Packager_Docs.EXE detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: OnDemand Software, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on MSI_Packager_Docs.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.

%sysdrive%\dtek-root\dtek-software-store\deployment solutions\deployment software\msi_packaging_course\msi_pkging course uk

ThreatInfo has observed MSI_Packager_Docs.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MSI_Packager_Docs.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.

MSI_Packager_Docs.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 0x00040000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 151552

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

.text 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 20480 bytes · 13.5% of section data
MD5 9726441c126a60711c2d9922430bce0c
.data 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 db23d70cec00fe4f978f52e2a74af397
.pklstb 118784 bytes · 78.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ee572f97fabc8423455f4de3b9e8f0f7
.relo2 4096 bytes · 2.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c27669292e01c1dda7f66dc229e398fe

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Pack.Gen

This report identifies MSI_Packager_Docs.EXE by MD5 f27698ae0d82a6dbcada53a6989566c8. It is part of the Pack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with f27698ae0d82a6dbcada53a6989566c8.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Pack category to compare similar reports.