GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
vcredist_x64.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- ee3823e2c22b347529dd1db683412a07
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation°FileDescriptionM. Product metadata: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) - 14.23.27820@ProductVersion14.23.27820.0DVarFileInfo$TranslationЉ.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
vcredist_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) - 14.23.27820@ProductVersion14.23.27820.0DVarFileInfo$TranslationЉ. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation°FileDescriptionM. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago).
If vcredist_x64.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) - 14.23.27820@ProductVersion14.23.27820.0DVarFileInfo$TranslationЉ |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation°FileDescriptionM |
| MD5: | ee3823e2c22b347529dd1db683412a07 |
| Size: | 14 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-08 04:33:13 (5 years ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %commondir%\adobe\adobe desktop common\runtime\customhook\vc14 |
ThreatInfo has observed vcredist_x64.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 vcredist_x64.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:
The most common operating system signal for vcredist_x64.exe is Windows 7 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
vcredist_x64.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
ae6489d26fd53e85e0a2a6488374e958
f3c726b1fd821276d2f89bade78a51f6
f209e7387aef138b4944b487b2f8cfdc
8f1d0f8372111d8ece620423ceb2b474
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
d809509bc5ab771a9b57700ef6401fb3
214bf7146f3a32e0aa9ae2d14d1e43a5
e6e8e83ad55223963762b5486687379b
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 General Threat
This report identifies vcredist_x64.exe by MD5 ee3823e2c22b347529dd1db683412a07. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.