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chrome.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0e38f542a8de7bae6904f6cef8095fa1
Latest seen 2021-10-19 20:43:18 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 08:02:20 (9 years ago)
Size 32 MB
Publisher UCWeb Inc.
Product UC Browser

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2017-05-26 08:02:20 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-19 20:43:18 (4 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.

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.

chrome.dll 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 2021-10-19 20:43:18 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: 0e38f542a8de7bae6904f6cef8095fa1
Size: 32 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 08:02:20 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-19 20:43:18 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-19 20:43:18 (4 years ago)
Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on chrome.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%\ucbrowser\application\5.0.1104.0
%desktop%\asus для винд 8.1\ucbrowser 5.0\application
%desktop%\ярлычки\портативные программы\ucbrowser 5.0\application
%sysdrive%\trave\desktop\ярлычки\портативные программы\ucbrowser 5.0\application
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application

ThreatInfo has observed chrome.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 57.1%
Windows 7 28.6%
Windows XP 14.3%

The most common operating system signal for chrome.dll is Windows 10 with 57.1% 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.

chrome.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 0x00cdd876
Image base 0x01c30000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 33690112

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

.text 24979456 bytes · 74.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9b7b0f791fa9df979cb1ffe47aba64ec
.rdata 7183872 bytes · 21.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c86910da69e3b9d53997ae07ba676c48
.data 108544 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 c6e1465bf48ed6c2d77c5d57a3e988e1
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 233472 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 aafd2a0fbeb0376364223a3b7b2e225b
.reloc 1184256 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 3204b134120ebc17289743d086c28833

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 0e38f542a8de7bae6904f6cef8095fa1.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.