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spoolsv.exe threat report

Detected as Suspicious Object File reputation report
MD5 c592374654c3c3f3677c5de11b2e7a6e
Latest seen 2021-09-23 20:41:39 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-09-23 20:40:56 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by rWAu=(kuhq

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
Suspicious Object
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-09-23 20:41:39 (4 years ago)
File hash
c592374654c3c3f3677c5de11b2e7a6e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.

Category context

Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-09-23 20:40:56 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-23 20:41:39 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor. Product metadata: 瑞昱高傳真音效.

Digital signature

Signed by rWAu=(kuhq. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Susp category for related samples and common context.

spoolsv.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 瑞昱高傳真音效. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-23 20:41:39 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.

If spoolsv.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 Suspicious Object.

Product Name: 瑞昱高傳真音效
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor
MD5: c592374654c3c3f3677c5de11b2e7a6e
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-09-23 20:40:56 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-09-23 20:41:39 (4 years ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-09-23 20:41:39 (4 years ago)
spoolsv.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.

Signed By: rWAu=(kuhq
Status: Valid

The signature on spoolsv.exe 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.

%appdata%\microsoft
%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed spoolsv.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 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for spoolsv.exe is Windows 8.1 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.

spoolsv.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 0x005be940
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 2471440

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

87552 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9c4abc278914e0d0498caa60c2027e90
5632 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 672bfb77521df1c54c9fff712fc679b1
2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c32f9db70be05d94b928e4f0245f1c4
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1840d7dafad398afcb30cab689113af3
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aa08e708460de626ac65c3fc6f108157
7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e4978a7a2989baf5f72101a188263268
.rsrc 390656 bytes · 15.8% of section data
MD5 fcb53b759b39731db2b10acf4d9f07aa
.idata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b293470f8d96e69de52b017e354064a0
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8b693f259fd47076100aa605a052cacf
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 1975808 bytes · 79.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d6e66b4062da5c4f770315a15712bfb
.reloc 16 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 31aab77d4a3a2c0ac645dafb1c3787bf

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 Suspicious Object

This report identifies spoolsv.exe by MD5 c592374654c3c3f3677c5de11b2e7a6e. It is part of the Susp 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 c592374654c3c3f3677c5de11b2e7a6e.
  • 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 Susp category to compare similar reports.