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Microsoft ® Windows Script Host file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a3a35ee79c64a640152b3113e6e254e2
Latest seen 2021-01-10 10:52:13 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 19:01:49 (9 years ago)
Size 124 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft ® Windows Script Host

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 19:01:49 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 10:52:13 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft ® Windows Script Host.

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

Microsoft ® Windows Script Host is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft ® Windows Script Host. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 10:52:13 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Microsoft ® Windows Script Host
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: a3a35ee79c64a640152b3113e6e254e2
Size: 124 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 19:01:49 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 10:52:13 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 10:52:13 (5 years ago)

Common Places:

%windir%\system32
%windir%\syswow64
%system%
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20180314_1029\windows7_sp1_homepremium_pol(1045)_ie11_wmp12_64bit
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20181202_1016\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie8_wmp12_64bit_v2
%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed Microsoft ® Windows Script Host 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:

2 observed names
CScript.exe ef80fc0ac6960e61f2c2d95013af5a5e43d6de00.img

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 Microsoft ® Windows Script Host across 52 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 15.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 15.2% 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 98.8%
Windows Vista 0.9%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for Microsoft ® Windows Script Host is Windows 7 with 98.8% 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

Microsoft ® Windows Script Host 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000030e6
Image base 0x01000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 125952

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

.text 87040 bytes · 69.1% of section data
MD5 8ee004c80fbcf69f9d4d7bec857b50d4
.data 1536 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 dd8d48847934063cc2b4e60261067eae
.rsrc 32256 bytes · 25.6% of section data
MD5 906509eee70018fdc449018a181615c4
.reloc 5120 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 ee44cbfa6c07b55d19859adfe355f550

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 a3a35ee79c64a640152b3113e6e254e2.
  • 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.