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mkimage.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 5f26cc43f8ce7eccbf5a6edcc891f133
Latest seen 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago)
Size 285 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago)
File hash
5f26cc43f8ce7eccbf5a6edcc891f133
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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 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago).

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.

mkimage.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mkimage.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 Trojan.Heur!.

MD5: 5f26cc43f8ce7eccbf5a6edcc891f133
Size: 285 KB
First Published: 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 12:01:01 (3 days ago)
mkimage.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.

%sysdrive%\repair corner cust mod\repair corner convert glboal\tool

ThreatInfo has observed mkimage.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for mkimage.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.

mkimage.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 0x001e5000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 290816

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

.text 181248 bytes · 62.3% of section data
MD5 7c3252125641c3e4214017ad6c7c7496
.data 4608 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 fe72cbf7c19b3f28ca782b59470ffab8
image_ty 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2a9e270c51a5615e00be700362dd42c1
.rdata 43008 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 e5be1161eb8028bfb27a6dbd1fa7627a
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d76bdaf110a2d0f6d976008ece77a440
.eh_fram 29184 bytes · 10.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6513329b95cad9d3a69d882bb951683c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 5120 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 e667ac168ec021b04bf2da6679eff506
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 084acacc8873a625647338bda2669c10
.reloc 8192 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 4c5c89f047e08f992f5b9cec69236145
’pæï£u= 16896 bytes · 5.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb9f8945955d4e2af572f2901d85cf9a

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 mkimage.exe by MD5 5f26cc43f8ce7eccbf5a6edcc891f133. 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 5f26cc43f8ce7eccbf5a6edcc891f133.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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