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chrome.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 56698f81f4b4a86267e34235d1298519
Latest seen 2023-01-04 23:26:58 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 13:09:23 (8 years ago)
Size 37 MB
Publisher UCWeb Inc.
Product UC浏览器

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-29 13:09:23 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-04 23:26:58 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: UCWeb Inc.. Product metadata: UC浏览器.

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浏览器. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-04 23:26:58 (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浏览器
Company Name: UCWeb Inc.
MD5: 56698f81f4b4a86267e34235d1298519
Size: 37 MB
First Published: 2017-05-29 13:09:23 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-04 23:26:58 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-04 23:26:58 (3 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.

%appdata%\ucchannel\package\chrome-bin\6.0.1471.914
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\6.0.1471.914
%appdata%\ucchannel\package\chrome-bin
%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.

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13.0%
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4.3%
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4.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 43.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 39.1%
Windows 10 34.8%
Windows 8.1 13.0%
Windows 8 13.0%

The most common operating system signal for chrome.dll is Windows 7 with 39.1% 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 0x0000115f
Image base 0x01c30000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 39608832

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

.text 30524416 bytes · 77.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 dc84ee637f0119f9cf38d1cee6841faa
.rdata 7039488 bytes · 17.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 fa89f48ab8809dca8c786cfd6cd53844
.data 453120 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 1c60f49782fbe39cf70a38b3c28e6453
.tls 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4b15e517da8bd74a65f130524b69ffd6
.gfids 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d7b466f003547f7331aad672244b5fcb
_RDATA 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 04b7076e7e14904422a8df2a5709fc49
.syzygy 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3d07f6328178af33121c835059296ef1
.rsrc 150528 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 d3896489980495cd5d259c3c1410fa75
.reloc 1428480 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 f772b478be39c146b8a582c014ab18ce

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 56698f81f4b4a86267e34235d1298519.
  • 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.