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drivefsext.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report

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File Details
Overview
Analysis

Status Trojan.Heur!

Identity 9e415659741ffd797f02ea5f33d6395f

Source GridinSoft ThreatInfo

MD5 9e415659741ffd797f02ea5f33d6395f

Latest seen 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago)

First seen 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago)

Size 24 MB

Publisher Google, Inc.

Product Google Drive

Signed by Google LLC

Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects drivefsext.dll as Trojan.Heur!. The sample was last observed on 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Google, Inc. / Google Drive. This detection belongs to the Trojan report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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Detection name: Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action: Scan and remove
Last analysis: 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago)
File hash: 9e415659741ffd797f02ea5f33d6395f

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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 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Google LLC. 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

Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
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 2022-06-06 23:59:05 (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

Main Info:

Product Name:	Google Drive
Company Name:	Google, Inc.
MD5:	9e415659741ffd797f02ea5f33d6395f
Size:	24 MB
First Published:	2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago)
Latest Published:	2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago)

Analysis:

Status:	Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date:	2022-06-06 23:59:05 (3 years ago)

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.

Overview

Digital Signature

Signed By:	Google LLC
Status:	Valid

The signature on drivefsext.dll 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:

%programfiles%\google\drive file stream

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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Netherlands

Share 100.0%

Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands 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 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

PE Info:

drivefsext.dll 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 0x005a6ca0

Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 14

Raw data 26073600

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

.text 6225408 bytes · 23.9% of section data

Large raw data

MD5 079590c71e0e047cd66ddb60612d11af

.rdata 18267648 bytes · 70.1% of section data

Large raw data

MD5 0ed8a6fbaa8c03a430d85c5bb161c4d5

.data 219136 bytes · 0.8% of section data

MD5 efd1d64c2efb7d039d9f314fad7aa3db

.pdata 275968 bytes · 1.1% of section data

MD5 4b3be822423c89ecdfbd81964cfbe593

.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 976fee0aae0fad9a4c2ff9de441c98f6

.gxfg 14336 bytes · 0.1% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 dbde2916d59242c6e9c7b8ac35aa1129

.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 bcdee87f658a7bf4080188f07db97ca9

.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data

MD5 b8b276ce2dde4b236322a90ccd14d17f

_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 41238dd73d5b031388a52d4bbad52bd0

flags_he 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 010d406845046ea635218335bdffbbb9

google_i 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 00f6eb4d1824c4fecbf32964b6277b13

malloc_h 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 4a087b67b19c7aee48e6ff88b14af794

.rsrc 784896 bytes · 3.0% of section data

MD5 16bbde1c1142177c23b17e40302e9255

.reloc 279552 bytes · 1.1% of section data

MD5 7163da53b42b781329ea5bbe4b40a8fc

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 9e415659741ffd797f02ea5f33d6395f. 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 9e415659741ffd797f02ea5f33d6395f.
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