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qphmbavs.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 452f9849d2e53acf989916efc22bc47e
Latest seen 2023-06-07 23:58:50 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-05-06 23:07:18 (3 years ago)
Size 443 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft SQL Server
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2023-05-06 23:07:18 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:58:50 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft SQL Server.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Corporation. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

qphmbavs.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft SQL Server. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-07 23:58:50 (2 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Microsoft SQL Server
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 452f9849d2e53acf989916efc22bc47e
Size: 443 KB
First Published: 2023-05-06 23:07:18 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-07 23:58:50 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-07 23:58:50 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\sg3_cds_e_drv\portables\h_classified_imptools38gb\level iv installed old\from oldpc\program files\microsoft sql server\110\setup bootstrap\update cache\kb2977326\gdr\1033_enu_lp\x86\setup\sqlsupport_msi\pfiles\sqlservr\110\setup\lkykxdut
%sysdrive%\sg3_cds_e_drv\h_driv_classified_imptools\level iv installed old\from d_drive of this pc\from oldpc\program files\microsoft sql server\110\setup bootstrap\update cache\kb2977326\gdr\1033_enu_lp\x86\setup\sqlsupport_msi\pfiles\sqlservr\110\setup\lkykxdut
%sysdrive%\backupsgjan23\bckupscd\portables\h_classified_imptools38gb\level iv installed old\from oldpc\program files\microsoft sql server\110\setup bootstrap\sqlserver2012
%sysdrive%\backupsgjan23\of sgs\todays\optimall\h_driv_classified_imptools\level iv installed old\from d_drive of this pc\from oldpc\program files\microsoft sql server\110\setup bootstrap\update cache\kb2977326\gdr

ThreatInfo has observed qphmbavs.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 qphmbavs.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 qphmbavs.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

qphmbavs.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00066c0e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 0026ebf1-5549-4755-a492-80d176fe1100
Typelib ID: 1e188e61-d445-4bf3-86e9-406b5f6f4230

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 434176

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

.text 413696 bytes · 95.3% of section data
MD5 5b2766c56ca290f0f8610b604568d861
.rsrc 16384 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 071a758a2b4f8cb50bbbf7a7708e51be
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 f4f994da53c165cb9d6dd48e725b7aec

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 452f9849d2e53acf989916efc22bc47e.
  • 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.