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svchost.exb file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 8497852ed44aff902d502015792d315d
Latest seen 2021-01-10 15:10:24 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:12 (9 years ago)
Size 42 KB
Signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:12 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 15:10:24 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

svchost.exb is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 15:10:24 (5 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

MD5: 8497852ed44aff902d502015792d315d
Size: 42 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:08:12 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 15:10:24 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 15:10:24 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Windows Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on svchost.exb 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:

%windir%\system32
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2017-02-25_2100\files
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2017-04-15_1628\files
%sysdrive%\zv\noexp\files
%system%
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-05-03_0035
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2017-11-25_0856
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-04-04_1339
%localappdata%
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2019-05-29_2254

ThreatInfo has observed svchost.exb 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
svchost.exe svchost.exb

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen svchost.exb across 43 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 30.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 30.1% 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 svchost.exb 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

svchost.exb is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00003980
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 33792

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

.text 16384 bytes · 48.5% of section data
MD5 baf97a087c2168daebc0df4f3b11dd60
.rdata 11776 bytes · 34.8% of section data
MD5 7d0907c0fe568cd17e41aa610ba2e76d
.data 512 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 f6727abf441c8719884da924bb972072
.pdata 1536 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 d57242e5baff3c17fd6995c48aa249cd
.didat 512 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b329052e6f72e314a8e4c3da77ccbb3
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 317e7e14db65cc6ce2e5f71c9926c630
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 5c60350b8f6ea6ade881e5e5367a209d

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 8497852ed44aff902d502015792d315d.
  • 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.