GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 ca243758547b081bc1b35a6eb85bde5a
Latest seen 2021-12-18 21:54:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-20 21:13:45 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-18 21:54:28 (4 years ago)
File hash
ca243758547b081bc1b35a6eb85bde5a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2021-03-20 21:13:45 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-18 21:54:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: krnl_console_bootstrapper.

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.

krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with krnl_console_bootstrapper. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-18 21:54:28 (4 years ago).

If krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).exe 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 General Threat.

Product Name: krnl_console_bootstrapper
MD5: ca243758547b081bc1b35a6eb85bde5a
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-03-20 21:13:45 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-18 21:54:28 (4 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-18 21:54:28 (4 years ago)
krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).exe 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.

%desktop%
%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).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.

83.3%
16.7%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 83.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).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.

krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).exe 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 0x0012269e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: f88d41ea-17f9-4e8a-8d52-ed63917cb18b
Typelib ID: 80a4fd73-b7cf-47f8-85b5-ae92ffec4f0c

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1438720

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

.text 1181696 bytes · 82.1% of section data
MD5 9ef03b96618bf6e55cd8caffc86c6eb4
.rsrc 256512 bytes · 17.8% of section data
MD5 b6b7a121f8ffeb5d4a6b5c6b649c2ae6
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0dcad26a93c0bbcfb4d7330db4c48235

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 General Threat

This report identifies krnl_console_bootstrapper (1).exe by MD5 ca243758547b081bc1b35a6eb85bde5a. 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 ca243758547b081bc1b35a6eb85bde5a.
  • 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.