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avdevice-58.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.ChinAd File reputation report
MD5 8e9f5fa5967123d71ecd5594fcb53dd5
Latest seen 2024-11-05 23:01:38 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-05 03:39:06 (5 years ago)
Size 105 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.ChinAd. 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
PUP.ChinAd
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-11-05 23:01:38 (2 years ago)
File hash
8e9f5fa5967123d71ecd5594fcb53dd5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.ChinAd, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-05 03:39:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-05 23:01:38 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Chengdu Qilu Technology Co. Ltd.. 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. 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

avdevice-58.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.ChinAd, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-05 23:01:38 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If avdevice-58.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 PUP.ChinAd.

MD5: 8e9f5fa5967123d71ecd5594fcb53dd5
Size: 105 KB
First Published: 2020-12-05 03:39:06 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-05 23:01:38 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.ChinAd (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-05 23:01:38 (2 years ago)
avdevice-58.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.

Signed By: Chengdu Qilu Technology Co. Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on avdevice-58.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%\ludashi\nbench

ThreatInfo has observed avdevice-58.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for avdevice-58.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

avdevice-58.dll 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 0x000019e4
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 88576

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

.text 54272 bytes · 61.3% of section data
MD5 ac7f37f56e5184de1e5902e93a75bc25
.rdata 26112 bytes · 29.5% of section data
MD5 9a4fe2b1b9c6c69370614e29cde9488c
.data 2560 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 1a47a8d5bea76b6ecb47afdc383ae5c0
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 a4b7612eaae868a2227e381adf5dc25a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 a38e2d9939d282c2c513999c1e358f9c

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.ChinAd

This report identifies avdevice-58.dll by MD5 8e9f5fa5967123d71ecd5594fcb53dd5. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8e9f5fa5967123d71ecd5594fcb53dd5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.