GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Flash.ocx file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fc3e17e12c2e31fac34b416b3dab829f
Latest seen 2021-10-17 20:20:57 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-05 15:03:16 (8 years ago)
Size 917 KB
Publisher Macromedia, Inc.
Product Shockwave Flash
Signed by Macromedia, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-05 15:03:16 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-17 20:20:57 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Macromedia, Inc.. Product metadata: Shockwave Flash.

Digital signature

Signed by Macromedia, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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

Flash.ocx is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shockwave Flash. The reported company name is Macromedia, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-17 20:20:57 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Shockwave Flash
Company Name: Macromedia, Inc.
MD5: fc3e17e12c2e31fac34b416b3dab829f
Size: 917 KB
First Published: 2017-07-05 15:03:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-17 20:20:57 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-17 20:20:57 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Macromedia, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on Flash.ocx 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%\hd-v1.9\popcap games\typer shark deluxe
%programfiles%\arcsoft\totalmedia 3.5\mpeg engine
%programfiles%\popcap game collection\heavy weapon deluxe
%programfiles%\popcap game collection\bookworm adventures deluxe
%windir%\system32
%sysdrive%\11111\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash
%sysdrive%\11111\program files (x86)\arcsoft\totalmedia 3.5
%desktop%\с удаленного сервера\privatstandart\пройчева\документы и-ш-ст\игры\мини\feedingfrenzy
%programfiles%\oi

ThreatInfo has observed Flash.ocx 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 Flash.ocx across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 24.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 24.0% 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 68.0%
Windows 10 32.0%

The most common operating system signal for Flash.ocx is Windows 7 with 68.0% 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

Flash.ocx 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0006ef6d
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 929792

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

.text 729088 bytes · 78.4% of section data
MD5 51ea7f7f5c9a157ac05312c8a814159e
.rdata 61440 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 7f6ccc5381c61bf72d2889c891dbc99d
.data 57344 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 0973f19a1ae7fe6d625781d4a038cbd2
.data1 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3600e888337915ac659fbd9b6597878c
.CRT 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 fc59bdbaee74d8cd222feee96c12cace
.rsrc 45056 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 d5d9b57244f2fb9a9cd6699e7c9bf7a7
.reloc 28672 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 029d71e87af749afd4d886f1c8aaf547

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 fc3e17e12c2e31fac34b416b3dab829f.
  • 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.