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smss.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Packed File reputation report
MD5 ae09e44a52f3998f9987f1c45133e7b3
Latest seen 2022-06-11 23:53:33 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-05-31 23:47:23 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Product libGLESv2

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Detection name
Trojan.Packed
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-06-11 23:53:33 (3 years ago)
File hash
ae09e44a52f3998f9987f1c45133e7b3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed, 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 2022-05-31 23:47:23 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-11 23:53:33 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: libGLESv2.

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.

smss.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with libGLESv2. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-11 23:53:33 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If smss.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.Packed.

Product Name: libGLESv2
MD5: ae09e44a52f3998f9987f1c45133e7b3
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-05-31 23:47:23 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-06-11 23:53:33 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Packed (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-06-11 23:53:33 (3 years ago)
smss.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.

%programfiles%\ruxim
%programfiles%\internet explorer
%profile%
%commondir%

ThreatInfo has observed smss.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 40.0%
Windows 7 40.0%
Windows 8 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for smss.exe is Windows 10 with 40.0% 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.

smss.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 0x00015e5e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1259008

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

138240 bytes · 11.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e6673cf4f8fda229e684283aa791ebae
0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 319eaabb69f42ed1244a1494c3c4e2df
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0a77e134671ef1ce92a6588ea4082592
178688 bytes · 14.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 057fc8eff1ab723b7e9498b9ff46389a
.data 940544 bytes · 74.7% of section data
MD5 b9b1e53eeb4290bc0d8ecb62a18834b5

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.Packed

This report identifies smss.exe by MD5 ae09e44a52f3998f9987f1c45133e7b3. 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 ae09e44a52f3998f9987f1c45133e7b3.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.