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composerplayercontrol.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.ExtHeur!. 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
- Trojan.ExtHeur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-26 18:01:02 (a day ago)
- File hash
- 04b3b8a4628e65a8387bc0edfe7aace2
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 18:01:02 (a day ago).
Company metadata: Dassault Systèmes. Product metadata: CATIA Composer Player Control R2024.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
composerplayercontrol.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CATIA Composer Player Control R2024. The reported company name is Dassault Systèmes. The current detection status is Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 18:01:02 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If composerplayercontrol.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 Trojan.ExtHeur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | CATIA Composer Player Control R2024 |
| Company Name: | Dassault Systèmes |
| MD5: | 04b3b8a4628e65a8387bc0edfe7aace2 |
| Size: | 20 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-26 18:01:02 (a day ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-26 18:01:02 (a day ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\solidworks corp 2024\solidworks composer player\plugins\acrobat\reader |
ThreatInfo has observed composerplayercontrol.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen composerplayercontrol.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for composerplayercontrol.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.
Analysis
composerplayercontrol.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
76ede4ea2157d5abc3ba2ba388b0f845
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3628cbee8f5a45a804612627df97460f
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
0464db40e61a69fdc29075a6e2e3f73d
b8bdcab1a2bab520dab2231a66aea1aa
63a68bceb70a9e45ac9ca837aed2b97a
298988108a945051285c31cc0bb2c387
c070c77ec2ff83e63d882d34e9807201
89edefc45f612cfc0a83953587c65980
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 Trojan.ExtHeur!
This report identifies composerplayercontrol.dll by MD5 04b3b8a4628e65a8387bc0edfe7aace2. It is part of the Trojan 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.