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flash_ie.ocx file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 800f88b199abbcafb7051124dff1cefd
Latest seen 2023-06-14 23:33:55 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-02 18:12:20 (8 years ago)
Size 18 MB
Publisher Adobe Systems, Inc.
Product Shockwave Flash
Signed by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-02 18:12:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-14 23:33:55 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

flash_ie.ocx 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 Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-14 23:33:55 (2 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Shockwave Flash
Company Name: Adobe Systems, Inc.
MD5: 800f88b199abbcafb7051124dff1cefd
Size: 18 MB
First Published: 2017-08-02 18:12:20 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-14 23:33:55 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-14 23:33:55 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on flash_ie.ocx 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:

%appdata%\sogouexplorer\bin
%profile%\dministrator\application data\sogouexplorer\bin
%appdata%\sogouexplorer
%profile%\dministrator\application data\sogouexplorer

ThreatInfo has observed flash_ie.ocx 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
Updated_flash_ie.ocx flash_ie.ocx

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_ie.ocx across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 35.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 35.8% 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 42.1%
Windows 7 40.0%
Windows Server 2012 R2 7.4%
Windows XP 3.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 3.2%
Windows 8.1 2.1%
Windows Server 2003 1.1%
Windows Vista 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for flash_ie.ocx is Windows 10 with 42.1% 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.

Analysis

flash_ie.ocx 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 0x0095ac81
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 19813888

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

.text 13827072 bytes · 69.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 64fd3a267d02d0934380e0e874560c6d
.rodata 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f9b675a1bd0fbf9eb19f171f153bf909
.rdata 3805184 bytes · 19.2% of section data
MD5 c453f8b0251cc3433ee16b98ee181a88
.data 858112 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 c1d2eeb88a3e73279386550d2ba9106c
.rsrc 597504 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 a19f7c62f3ab9de51d9381549bc9d251
.reloc 721408 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 caccc07d051e05cd1c3baca3fbf8507b

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 800f88b199abbcafb7051124dff1cefd.
  • 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.