A0011508.dll threat report

MD5 b5ee6820e208f3794c12991cf0e8ef5c
Latest seen 2026-04-27 23:00:32 (a week ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 16:04:59 (8 years ago)
Size 162 KB
Publisher Valve Corporation
Product Steam

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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
2026-04-27 23:00:32 (a week ago)
File hash
b5ee6820e208f3794c12991cf0e8ef5c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-29 16:04:59 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:32 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Valve Corporation. Product metadata: Steam.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

A0011508.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam. The reported company name is Valve Corporation. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-27 23:00:32 (a week ago).

If A0011508.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 General Threat.

Product Name: Steam
Company Name: Valve Corporation
MD5: b5ee6820e208f3794c12991cf0e8ef5c
Size: 162 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 16:04:59 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-27 23:00:32 (a week ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-27 23:00:32 (a week ago)
A0011508.dll 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.

%temp%\rarsfx3\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx28\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx16\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx36\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx38\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx7\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx27\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx4\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx10\platform\friends
%temp%\rarsfx17\platform\friends

ThreatInfo has observed A0011508.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.

friendsUI.dll
A0045393.dll
A0047187.dll
A0045489.dll
A0031473.dll
A0011287.dll
A0011508.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 55.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 70.0%
Windows 10 12.5%
Windows 8.1 9.7%
Windows XP 7.0%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows 8 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for A0011508.dll is Windows 7 with 70.0% 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.

A0011508.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x000c738b

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.Upack 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 165529 ca6542100ffc2f4d8b1493e2c0b7983a

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.

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