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pdf.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6cd1f027818c691c235bb2be23e26680
Latest seen 2021-10-19 20:50:30 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 08:02:18 (9 years ago)
Size 8 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 08:02:18 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-19 20:50:30 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Chrome PDF Viewer.

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.

pdf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Chrome PDF Viewer. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-19 20:50:30 (4 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: Chrome PDF Viewer
MD5: 6cd1f027818c691c235bb2be23e26680
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 08:02:18 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-19 20:50:30 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-19 20:50:30 (4 years ago)
Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on pdf.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.

%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\5.0.1104.0
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application

ThreatInfo has observed pdf.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.

Windows 10 50.0%
Windows XP 25.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for pdf.dll is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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.

pdf.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0043b96e
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 9272832

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

.text 5406720 bytes · 58.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 4d8ef2742367c6f1759aac07856f58e0
.rdata 3624960 bytes · 39.1% of section data
MD5 53493380bc1d3d1f174e9123ed9c8709
.data 59392 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 a771fa2a60edf017fef9df2ecbe43894
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 751a542a9059d331f1a600fac1a6d5c9
.reloc 179712 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 ae9c4ef5db63f0e10076d78cfa3107a4

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 6cd1f027818c691c235bb2be23e26680.
  • 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.