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SearchFilterHost.exb file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 52d56d1013d4f1b99102679314cc5325
Latest seen 2021-12-06 21:51:35 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 14:11:24 (8 years ago)
Size 111 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Windows® Search

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 14:11:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-06 21:51:35 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows® Search.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

SearchFilterHost.exb is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows® Search. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-06 21:51:35 (4 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: Windows® Search
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 52d56d1013d4f1b99102679314cc5325
Size: 111 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 14:11:24 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-06 21:51:35 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-06 21:51:35 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170529_2138\windows7_sp1_ultimate_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170621_0925\windows7_sp1_ultimate_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170622_1022\windows7_sp1_homepremium_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v3\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170317_0819\windows7_sp1_homepremium_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v3\images
%windir%\system32
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170802_2051\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170803_2144\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170816_2335\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170825_1111\windows7_sp1_homepremium_esp(3082)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170826_2219\windows7_sp1_homepremium_esp(3082)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images

ThreatInfo has observed SearchFilterHost.exb 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.

File Names:

3 observed names
904a3b130e3db7cea97f31cc40d64d9026ff6e41.img SearchFilterHost.exe SearchFilterHost.exb

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen SearchFilterHost.exb across 20 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 30.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 30.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 93.3%
Windows 10 6.7%

The most common operating system signal for SearchFilterHost.exb is Windows 7 with 93.3% 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

SearchFilterHost.exb 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 0x00002354
Image base 0x0000000100000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 112640

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

.text 58368 bytes · 51.8% of section data
MD5 43fa8cee34da4ec5b8af7b435f49a230
.rdata 42496 bytes · 37.7% of section data
MD5 5e198e6d33c6b35390e34558a22dc5f5
.data 2560 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 b4ca6fde963d6959e03ba0bd0659008c
.pdata 5120 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 7ce83ba867dee2bb1cc6eec077444483
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 22a503b83a0e1d4ee0dfa82c885cbaff
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 a3bc0674928eef41cacf2bb818638395

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 52d56d1013d4f1b99102679314cc5325.
  • 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.