A0017016.dll file report

MD5 aa381c8493ba671c243726f18cc65475
Latest seen 2022-04-18 23:21:16 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 15:07:13 (8 years ago)
Size 223 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 15:07:13 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-18 23:21:16 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TODO: <Company name>. Product metadata: TODO: <Product name>.

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.

A0017016.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TODO: <Product name>. The reported company name is TODO: <Company name>. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-18 23:21:16 (4 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.

Product Name: TODO: <Product name>
Company Name: TODO: <Company name>
MD5: aa381c8493ba671c243726f18cc65475
Size: 223 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 15:07:13 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-18 23:21:16 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-18 23:21:16 (4 years ago)

The signature on A0017016.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.

%programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rmxibktlhfugmsknbkuztszxgbbcwnwm\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\euvskeqxuceglbidzrqsejhgclhljsex\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\qqplayer
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\npbpvcznlgojkyxbqyqhfkimiqjfqzqi\qqplayer
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\tencent.dir\qqplayer
%programfiles%\tencent
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{8d42bc2e-8633-4738-8c91-82c48b0e1efc}
%programfiles%
%programfiles%\tencent

ThreatInfo has observed A0017016.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.

MulSrcProtocol.dll
A0017016.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 Egypt with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 44.9%
Windows 10 26.5%
Windows XP 18.0%
Windows 8.1 9.7%
Windows 8 0.5%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for A0017016.dll is Windows 7 with 44.9% 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.

A0017016.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: 0x0001e951

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 139264 c1612fa1ff526f9435315aaa98dbf0be
.rdata 32768 879bfdb353ac8526d75fc03390bf0487
.data 12288 ee1ce0e72796045c8f1dd9d0ae9fedbe
.rsrc 8192 b544f86fadf1783b930f221ea92aa12f
.reloc 16384 605f15c8097616d26442b0a4cb1937ab

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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