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elevate.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e061520579868afdc43d09bd08e7f688
Latest seen 2021-01-07 15:25:56 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-10-27 17:02:10 (5 years ago)
Size 35 KB
Signed by Bromium, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-27 17:02:10 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 15:25:56 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Bromium, 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.

File context

elevate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 15:25:56 (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

MD5: e061520579868afdc43d09bd08e7f688
Size: 35 KB
First Published: 2020-10-27 17:02:10 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 15:25:56 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 15:25:56 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Bromium, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on elevate.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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%\bromium\vsentry\4.2.2.1946\stage1\stage1image0004\atomictemplatedata
%commonappdata%\bromium\vsentry\4.2.2.1946\stage1\stage1image0003\atomictemplatedata

ThreatInfo has observed elevate.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen elevate.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Belgium
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Belgium 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 elevate.exe 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

elevate.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000014c0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 19968

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

.text 9216 bytes · 46.2% of section data
MD5 f8148d2e1723c804d6f959f49beb6efd
.data 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 94e7556dfdd9877e3b9d9c50959094cb
.rdata 2560 bytes · 12.8% of section data
MD5 50199852e72063f77d077d1fbc25ea27
.buildid 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c48ef3376a844382906050629ddae86e
.pdata 1024 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 5ae926bfc9ae3b69604bd1d6ce746f42
.xdata 1024 bytes · 5.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 deadc909e7e47e98961cd503af2f7db5
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 fc143b70c4fbbf84e9cbad487d4b0292
.idata 3072 bytes · 15.4% of section data
MD5 bdb239c5bd8129528edbec7f788ad6fb
.CRT 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 71596467ec5d1811d3bf5ef359d0fd12
.tls 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 3332afa0cb4e380fc01846b4089b2c60
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 80077f63086fe70be924a34b3f649757

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 e061520579868afdc43d09bd08e7f688.
  • 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.