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msvcp140.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Injector (Heuristic). Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.Injector (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-03-12 23:58:50 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 34dc894b80611df2b8f9f0ba9dc30bf9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Injector (Heuristic).
First seen 2020-09-30 15:09:19 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-12 23:58:50 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2017.
Signed by London Jamocha Community CIC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
msvcp140.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2017. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Injector (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-12 23:58:50 (3 years ago).
If msvcp140.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.Injector (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2017 |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 34dc894b80611df2b8f9f0ba9dc30bf9 |
| Size: | 601 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-09-30 15:09:19 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-03-12 23:58:50 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Injector (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-03-12 23:58:50 (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
| Signed By: | London Jamocha Community CIC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on msvcp140.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%\maxqda2020\resources\jdk-11.0.6+10-jre |
ThreatInfo has observed msvcp140.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 msvcp140.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Nepal with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for msvcp140.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
msvcp140.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8067e5f770758a69507d5de8ee0fb1e0
f88131d0075b74a324dadcf7481c2fbb
51ccb4f2cdd222b168764198441171d6
ac4d01574a3ce50be467f7a301848f38
4236eb62b8ee6a2d477cb6c8be93f94f
2569da2e1ce1ec0f8a5038f2223af1ea
7afab21ff7232a8a90d84184168ed51e
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.Injector (Heuristic)
This report identifies msvcp140.dll by MD5 34dc894b80611df2b8f9f0ba9dc30bf9. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.