MSMHOST.DLL - Dangerous

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What we know about MSMHOST.DLL:

The filename MSMHOST.DLL was first seen on Sep 4 2007 in PORTUGAL. It has also been seen in the following geographical regions of the Prevx community:

  • The EUROPEAN UNION on Sep 6 2007
  • SPAIN on Jan 19 2008
  • The UNITED STATES on Sep 17 2007
  • FRANCE on Sep 17 2007
  • EGYPT on Sep 4 2007
  • DENMARK on Sep 22 2007
  • BELGIUM on Sep 4 2007
The filename MSMHOST.DLL refers to many versions of a dynamic link library.

The most common file size is 233,472 bytes. But the following file sizes have also been seen:

  • 249,856 bytes
  • 241,664 bytes
  • 253,952 bytes
  • 237,568 bytes

The filename is associated with the malware group Trojan.Zlob.Some files using the name MSMHOST.DLL are also associated with the malware groups:
  • Generic.Dropper.xCodec
  • Adware Generic2.SPN
  • Adware Generic2.PJF
 These files have no vendor, product or version information specified in the file header.

MSMHOST.DLL has been seen to perform the following behavior(s):

MSMHOST.DLL has been the subject of the following behavior(s):

  • Registered as a Dynamic Link Library File
  • Created as a process on disk
  • Deleted as a process from disk
  • Enabled as an In Process Object/Server - Common with DLL Injections
  • Added as a Registry Key (DELAY) to auto start Programs on system start up

MSMHOST.DLL can also use the following file names:

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