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UninstallStub.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5b1a63a7c76e0e5919e9e98e3a6681a8
Latest seen 2021-02-21 04:24:37 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-18 17:05:30 (7 years ago)
Size 133 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-18 17:05:30 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-21 04:24:37 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. Product metadata: SlimWare Uninstall Stub.

Digital signature

Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, 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. 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.

UninstallStub.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SlimWare Uninstall Stub. The reported company name is SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-21 04:24:37 (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.

Product Name: SlimWare Uninstall Stub
Company Name: SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
MD5: 5b1a63a7c76e0e5919e9e98e3a6681a8
Size: 133 KB
First Published: 2018-07-18 17:05:30 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-21 04:24:37 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-21 04:24:37 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on UninstallStub.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%

ThreatInfo has observed UninstallStub.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 61.9%
Windows 7 21.4%
Windows 8 14.3%
Windows 8.1 2.4%

The most common operating system signal for UninstallStub.exe is Windows 10 with 61.9% 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.

UninstallStub.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 0x00004e37
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 121856

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

.text 75776 bytes · 62.2% of section data
MD5 ab53513102350a1eb9db3be522b27a50
.rdata 26624 bytes · 21.8% of section data
MD5 639e5f3dd91d3eec273dd13dbf3edcea
.data 5632 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 7a9cc27ec145d2bbce64fc7810a25894
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 d9f8c2405f5a65223e123bd503032165
.reloc 5632 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 2c5136d11191bce4d0c39eeb0c247a73

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 5b1a63a7c76e0e5919e9e98e3a6681a8.
  • 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.