pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.dll file report

MD5 cf2e38c1128a6d35ed995b0b31edb54e
Latest seen 2021-10-12 20:35:12 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 07:08:59 (8 years ago)
Size 15 MB
Product Shockwave Flash

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 07:08:59 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-12 20:35:12 (4 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.

pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.dll 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 2021-10-12 20:35:12 (4 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.

Product Name: Shockwave Flash
Company Name: Adobe Systems, Inc.
MD5: cf2e38c1128a6d35ed995b0b31edb54e
Size: 15 MB
First Published: 2017-05-25 07:08:59 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-12 20:35:12 (4 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-12 20:35:12 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.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%\tencent\qq\webkit\plugin\flash
%appdata%\tencent\qqgametempest\cef\plugins\ppflash\18.0.0.209
%appdata%\tencent\qqgametempest\hall.45803\ppflash\18.0.0.209
%programfiles%\tencent\qqgame\ppflash\18.0.0.209
%appdata%\tencent\qqgame\cef\plugins\ppflash\18.0.0.209
%localappdata%\amigo\application\32.0.1725.115
%localappdata%\lqolyerwodom\pepperflash\18.0.0.209
%appdata%\tencent\qqmicrogamebox\cef\plugins\ppflash\18.0.0.209
%localappdata%\roresebekage\pepperflash\18.0.0.209
%programfiles%\tencent\qqgame\hall.45133\ppflash\18.0.0.209

ThreatInfo has observed pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.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.

pepflashplayer.dll
gcswf32.dll
flash.dll
pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.dll

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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 35.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 54.9%
Windows 7 36.6%
Windows 8.1 5.3%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows 8 1.2%
Windows Server 2003 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.dll is Windows 10 with 54.9% 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.

pepflashplayer32_18_0_0_209.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0075144b

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 11461120 7dec4a754b9d56bb0deef5bfaa5c267f
.rodata 4608 961b8bc20d84f8383949dde07de5b191
.rdata 3347968 45aa24cfca5a7182af06873d64ffe0b9
.data 832512 d9faf84c66b228a720b3bac42b9dae9e
.tls 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2560 3d23ed5e8d449dda9504ee9831537128
.reloc 651264 ff5853ff16d5b4fbfca3fa258f158952

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.

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