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CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 4deaae8569b116fc4af7f13d08cf0b2a
Latest seen 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago)
Size 16 MB
Publisher CST

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago)
File hash
4deaae8569b116fc4af7f13d08cf0b2a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: CST. Product metadata: CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT.

Digital signature

Signed by CST - COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY AG. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT. The reported company name is CST. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.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.Heur!.

Product Name: CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT
Company Name: CST
MD5: 4deaae8569b116fc4af7f13d08cf0b2a
Size: 16 MB
First Published: 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-16 23:06:46 (2 years ago)
CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.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: CST - COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY AG
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%\cst studio suite 2018

ThreatInfo has observed CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.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.

CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.exe 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 0x00680098
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 17256448

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

.text 8235520 bytes · 47.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 6a2fe3d77ff6d076868f80847d5d601a
.textidx 1195520 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8d7e822f7a7811b9dcc5c5ce083ffae0
.rdata 6866944 bytes · 39.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e016a079b0052e35cb9813eae7cec470
.data 271360 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 7c5d3dd7f19ba5015cd17bfd24fd0799
.pdata 448512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 94019de6ae82aaafb144cbefe80e3298
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f3041a13ea6c02be8ff4c51520ce973b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 165888 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 8d7ca59e382b5449eb6b9f0c2f5ea68d
.reloc 71680 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 f92f02829d102fcf097141206a2364de

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.Heur!

This report identifies CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT_AMD64.exe by MD5 4deaae8569b116fc4af7f13d08cf0b2a. 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 4deaae8569b116fc4af7f13d08cf0b2a.
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