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A0005994.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9b8f5d1ebace219a56a8299ae42d830e
Latest seen 2022-11-14 23:37:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:04 (9 years ago)
Size 167 KB
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:04 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-14 23:37:35 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

A0005994.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-14 23:37:35 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

MD5: 9b8f5d1ebace219a56a8299ae42d830e
Size: 167 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:04 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-14 23:37:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-14 23:37:35 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on A0005994.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rmxibktlhfugmsknbkuztszxgbbcwnwm\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{0a66d4aa-bcdf-416f-b650-275a5cadaef5}\rp9
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\wrjjglaclznuvhqzrqphbpqoxgzivupc\qqplayer
%programfiles%\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\npbpvcznlgojkyxbqyqhfkimiqjfqzqi\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\euvskeqxuceglbidzrqsejhgclhljsex\qqplayer
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\tencent.dir\qqplayer
%programfiles%\tencent

ThreatInfo has observed A0005994.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.

File Names:

9 observed names
swscale-0.dll A0014401.dll A0017045.dll A0005324.dll A0004325.dll A0001448.dll A0002347.dll A0003514.dll A0005994.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen A0005994.dll across 55 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 69.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 69.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 51.8%
Windows XP 22.9%
Windows 10 15.3%
Windows 8.1 8.5%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0005994.dll is Windows 7 with 51.8% 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

A0005994.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001060
Image base 0x6d780000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 164864

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

.text 145408 bytes · 88.2% of section data
MD5 95b55e1e1d8833a2b70ee51412c92a65
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 68ab7443b3423520318e38ca41e5a2f5
.rdata 9728 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 8840a961abf729a8d8c6ebe33e730d0a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 2560 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 b7a01fd672d40e0e2a32bfdf29326eef
.idata 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 db81f31d2b3dd88b211dc3139a256be3
.reloc 5632 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 e8282977f1c0ac1e2696d910cc18a813

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9b8f5d1ebace219a56a8299ae42d830e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.