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cesguard.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5a8dd9d119cee932364061f164017a01
Latest seen 2023-04-15 23:41:48 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-10-25 23:23:36 (3 years ago)
Size 980 KB
Publisher COMODO
Product COMODO Internet Security Sandbox Driver
Signed by Comodo Security Solutions, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-10-25 23:23:36 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-15 23:41:48 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: COMODO. Product metadata: COMODO Internet Security Sandbox Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Comodo Security Solutions, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

cesguard.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with COMODO Internet Security Sandbox Driver. The reported company name is COMODO. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-15 23:41:48 (3 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: COMODO Internet Security Sandbox Driver
Company Name: COMODO
MD5: 5a8dd9d119cee932364061f164017a01
Size: 980 KB
First Published: 2022-10-25 23:23:36 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-15 23:41:48 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-15 23:41:48 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Comodo Security Solutions, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on cesguard.sys 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:

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed cesguard.sys 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 cesguard.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for cesguard.sys 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.

Analysis

cesguard.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x000f14b0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 971776

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

.text 805888 bytes · 82.9% of section data
MD5 d821f383918acc31a5f07c8841bc4ed4
.rdata 73728 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 e189cbfaa2336f19957c040723538cc5
.data 23552 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 bec5d53cf9c34b831ef4a535ce712199
.pdata 26624 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 fb60dd724e54efcf8c7388f858105086
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 46c7d038dc038d3eb8ebef6e818a983b
INIT 13824 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ee598a20cf72af3cacb3e9fc16e8d2a4
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ce2acd63a069bfb376208b6fc97dbdd4
.reloc 25600 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 819c9e2b13556d542dc79467094b1052

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 5a8dd9d119cee932364061f164017a01.
  • 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.