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flash.ocx_del file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 38478567cc38f4925f3bb15cc949c8fc
Latest seen 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 14:07:40 (8 years ago)
Size 18 MB
Publisher Adobe Systems, Inc.
Product Shockwave Flash
Signed by Microsoft Windows Third Party Application Component

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 14:07:40 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe Systems, Inc.. Product metadata: Shockwave Flash.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Third Party Application Component. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

File context

flash.ocx_del is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shockwave Flash. The reported company name is Adobe Systems, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 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.

File Details

Product Name: Shockwave Flash
Company Name: Adobe Systems, Inc.
MD5: 38478567cc38f4925f3bb15cc949c8fc
Size: 18 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 14:07:40 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Windows Third Party Application Component
Status: Valid

The signature on flash.ocx_del 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer\core\codecs
%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer\core
%programfiles%\baofeng\magicencoder\core

ThreatInfo has observed flash.ocx_del 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
flash.ocx flash.ocx_del

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen flash.ocx_del across 12 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 40.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 40.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 93.9%
Windows 8.1 6.1%

The most common operating system signal for flash.ocx_del is Windows 10 with 93.9% 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

flash.ocx_del 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 0x009385e0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 19171840

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

.text 13559808 bytes · 70.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e8b4f52e716217500e1c4262f2f7b1cb
.rodata 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a29f81008c74613f109ae45712560c02
.rdata 3496960 bytes · 18.2% of section data
MD5 e67676e98265bd331fef731b59940aeb
.data 870400 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 94d32278615abafb58f29bc7c33870f8
.didat 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a02d1fce23788d33b425cd6843e0455d
.rsrc 655360 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 c13f2e4b6e5b7f9201c787c670dc84e6
.reloc 584192 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 5917eec7f7b8843751af8e660dd6af75

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 38478567cc38f4925f3bb15cc949c8fc.
  • 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.