GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Ess.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 647e4e6c78326e544bcc8cb8a6dc8741
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony PCMESS Module.
Signed by Sony Creative Software Inc. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
Ess.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony PCMESS Module. The reported company name is Sony Creative Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 years ago).
If Ess.dll 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!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Sony PCMESS Module |
| Company Name: | Sony Creative Software Inc. |
| MD5: | 647e4e6c78326e544bcc8cb8a6dc8741 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-10-29 20:46:35 (4 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Sony Creative Software Inc |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on Ess.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\sony\vegas pro 11.0 |
ThreatInfo has observed Ess.dll 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 Ess.dll 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 Brazil 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 Ess.dll 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
Ess.dll 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.
b9c22e77fa8ed7265fd8a09364f264e9
00a5c9c9e988c1254a8c7fb98dd568c2
633e2f7f90c37acb1824a44503e0d773
9865b699dfb499e45495a36c7e616bb2
fdd831a591674e4112170047fa3dc821
03e43e5178c4e0ebd01b3f6c3bc48f9d
85609cc2da181d514345ab07f306e233
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 Ess.dll by MD5 647e4e6c78326e544bcc8cb8a6dc8741. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.