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svchost.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 7afcf45907f225e3e3cfeece3bbcd410
Latest seen 2024-04-03 23:07:09 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-11-13 09:07:33 (7 years ago)
Size 256 KB
Product NSSM 32-bit

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-03 23:07:09 (2 years ago)
File hash
7afcf45907f225e3e3cfeece3bbcd410
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2018-11-13 09:07:33 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-03 23:07:09 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: NSSM 32-bit.

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.

svchost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NSSM 32-bit. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-03 23:07:09 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If svchost.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.Gen.

Product Name: NSSM 32-bit
MD5: 7afcf45907f225e3e3cfeece3bbcd410
Size: 256 KB
First Published: 2018-11-13 09:07:33 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-03 23:07:09 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-03 23:07:09 (2 years ago)
svchost.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.

%windir%\fonts
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\lixmvqoa
%windir%\web
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\ti08dsr9
%commonappdata%
%windir%
%windir%\fonts\fonts

ThreatInfo has observed svchost.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 7 83.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 4.8%
Windows XP 3.7%
Windows Server 2003 3.7%
Windows Server 2012 R2 2.6%
Windows Server 2016 1.1%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows 10 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for svchost.exe is Windows 7 with 83.3% 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.

svchost.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00013e53
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 261632

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

.text 114176 bytes · 43.6% of section data
MD5 b92c191c9f939ce4c12bf8e55319e935
.rdata 18944 bytes · 7.2% of section data
MD5 0d1cd74dc435d64afcb78a0cd2f923ec
.data 5120 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 4492984c066180a50b40cbb63640632f
.rsrc 123392 bytes · 47.2% of section data
MD5 2def9aef8694583459b949fb3cf3664c

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.Gen

This report identifies svchost.exe by MD5 7afcf45907f225e3e3cfeece3bbcd410. 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 7afcf45907f225e3e3cfeece3bbcd410.
  • 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.