UCBrowser.exe file report

MD5 a45994139d8878acdd4904afdbc8eee9
Latest seen 2023-01-11 23:01:24 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-15 13:06:32 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher UCWeb Inc.
Product UC Browser

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-15 13:06:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-11 23:01:24 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: UCWeb Inc.. Product metadata: UC Browser.

Digital signature

Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. 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.

UCBrowser.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UC Browser. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-11 23:01:24 (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.

Product Name: UC Browser
Company Name: UCWeb Inc.
MD5: a45994139d8878acdd4904afdbc8eee9
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-07-15 13:06:32 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-11 23:01:24 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-11 23:01:24 (3 years ago)
Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on UCBrowser.exe 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%\ucbrowser\application
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{a9c2e17a-9afa-4e91-980b-0e9b5429451f}

ThreatInfo has observed UCBrowser.exe 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.

ucbrowser.exe
UCBrowser.exe

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 Indonesia with 18.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 43.8%
Windows 10 37.5%
Windows 8 18.8%

The most common operating system signal for UCBrowser.exe is Windows 7 with 43.8% 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.

UCBrowser.exe 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: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0007561f

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 635904 83c82eb652037b81e1191b0b7bfdb593
.rdata 221696 0d93542029d57ff7205fca1c60b396b6
.data 5120 7427479016e6ed8f7a347e7d6eca96af
.gfids 1024 5bc55221b75afe8ab01f2c6a453c8dd4
.tls 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
_RDATA 512 6a4d701a80c9128ba46180eb8218a58f
.rsrc 298496 5b0926c9466114887b2c2d274b076611
.reloc 27648 cd863d591245b5b17da3cae237edddc5

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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