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bass_ape.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8b18088f73934fccc933be1124231d45
Latest seen 2026-01-06 23:00:35 (4 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-27 03:07:53 (9 years ago)
Size 32 KB
Publisher MaresWEB
Product BASS_APE

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-27 03:07:53 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-06 23:00:35 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MaresWEB. Product metadata: BASS_APE.

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.

bass_ape.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BASS_APE. The reported company name is MaresWEB. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-06 23:00:35 (4 months 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: BASS_APE
Company Name: MaresWEB
MD5: 8b18088f73934fccc933be1124231d45
Size: 32 KB
First Published: 2017-05-27 03:07:53 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-06 23:00:35 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-06 23:00:35 (4 months ago)
%programfiles%\qvodplayer\codecs
%programfiles%\the kmplayer
%programfiles%\free lyrics finder
%programfiles%\kmplayer
%programfiles%\cdburnerxp
%programfiles%\pure codec
%sysdrive%\programme\cdburnerxp
%programfiles%\xmp\kankan\program\codecs\dcbass
%programfiles%\aimp2\plugins
%programfiles%\total commander\utilites\cdburner

ThreatInfo has observed bass_ape.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 54.6%
Windows 7 28.8%
Windows XP 13.4%
Windows 8.1 2.9%
Windows 8 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for bass_ape.dll is Windows 10 with 54.6% 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.

bass_ape.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 0x00014036
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 33112

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

30720 bytes · 92.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d23f9e4c3fbcc10c9fc51110c038623e
.rsrc 856 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 3fd56998e6535ac9dd18778055a53150
0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
1536 bytes · 4.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ffecf305b598e90ad414d66058fc72d3

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 8b18088f73934fccc933be1124231d45.
  • 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.