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drivefsext.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 58ae55886fe85df3296a01747a22dc04
Latest seen 2022-10-02 23:08:05 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-09-24 23:33:00 (3 years ago)
Size 19 MB
Publisher Google, Inc.
Product Google Drive

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-10-02 23:08:05 (3 years ago)
File hash
58ae55886fe85df3296a01747a22dc04
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-09-24 23:33:00 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-02 23:08:05 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Google, Inc.. Product metadata: Google Drive.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

drivefsext.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Google Drive. The reported company name is Google, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-02 23:08:05 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If drivefsext.dll 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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: Google Drive
Company Name: Google, Inc.
MD5: 58ae55886fe85df3296a01747a22dc04
Size: 19 MB
First Published: 2022-09-24 23:33:00 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-10-02 23:08:05 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-10-02 23:08:05 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

drivefsext.dll 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\google\drive file stream\64.0.4.0

ThreatInfo has observed drivefsext.dll 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 drivefsext.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Japan
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan with 25.0% 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 drivefsext.dll 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

drivefsext.dll 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 0x0054ab34
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 20670976

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

.text 5781504 bytes · 28.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 210803eeaf15fe96af0ba5578cd5594c
.rdata 13482496 bytes · 65.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 a0288d495ae911732df2ac3036faa69d
.data 189952 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 ee3a78df9bfecbdc01430e01bf8aebc8
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c24bc5e3e6af7e6731be9e47bba8afda
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4b4e605b665c8eee83ee927ccda73c0d
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 85ea6e6532521eb78e8e2eba5208e5c3
flags_he 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3c0992544199a16c3e64e3774960ffdd
google_i 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ab78082bae8ef09db2eecb935fda7c66
malloc_h 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4e9af19b8d717b87d674bf8dd63678aa
.rsrc 784896 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 373005b6f7b8543557363cdd7796a432
.reloc 425472 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 733d37b57648d1d66f7f034ffea93792

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies drivefsext.dll by MD5 58ae55886fe85df3296a01747a22dc04. It is part of the Trojan 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 58ae55886fe85df3296a01747a22dc04.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.