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crashhandler.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as SUSP.XORed_MSDOS. 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
- SUSP.XORed_MSDOS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- c60918485b40e77888edd5490d086055
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as SUSP.XORed_MSDOS, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Valve Corporation. Product metadata: Steam Crash Handler Library.
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. Review the Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
crashhandler.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam Crash Handler Library. The reported company name is Valve Corporation. The current detection status is SUSP.XORed_MSDOS, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If crashhandler.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 SUSP.XORed_MSDOS.
File Details
| Product Name: | Steam Crash Handler Library |
| Company Name: | Valve Corporation |
| MD5: | c60918485b40e77888edd5490d086055 |
| Size: | 444 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | SUSP.XORed_MSDOS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-18 23:06:31 (3 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:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed crashhandler.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 crashhandler.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 Serbia 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 crashhandler.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
crashhandler.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.
c07d9196ded39b1a8874490f637f5b6c
d7fa1fe9e39e8b62c9405c46061fcc89
446c92b8fd0d67d706c53ccc88163271
a50e826c34b4ea9d6486922c51f6b756
48798721821fea0c28c62f97fb69dbf8
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 SUSP.XORed_MSDOS
This report identifies crashhandler.dll by MD5 c60918485b40e77888edd5490d086055. It is part of the Susp 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.