GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

setup.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7486d36a4e7b7d9ed0d24f4d96e61058
Latest seen 2023-01-11 23:02:59 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 06:06:02 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher UCWeb Inc.
Product UC Browser
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 06:06:02 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-11 23:02:59 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: UCWeb Inc.. Product metadata: UC Browser.

Digital signature

Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. 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

setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UC Browser. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-11 23:02:59 (3 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: UC Browser
Company Name: UCWeb Inc.
MD5: 7486d36a4e7b7d9ed0d24f4d96e61058
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-25 06:06:02 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-11 23:02:59 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-11 23:02:59 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on setup.exe 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%\ucbrowser\application\5.7.16281.1003\installer
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\5.7.16281.1003
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{6b55c65a-c839-44c2-b549-64136334187b}

ThreatInfo has observed setup.exe 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
chrmstp.exe setup.exe

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 setup.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 83.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 83.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 83.3%
Windows 8 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for setup.exe is Windows 7 with 83.3% 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

setup.exe 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 0x0009be68
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 1136128

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

.text 779264 bytes · 68.6% of section data
MD5 8b49ff5f5214b5cf8b1f917c1c537b99
.rdata 129536 bytes · 11.4% of section data
MD5 897ce81ba8d4fd27d4cbeac8afb85d49
.data 5632 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 27ddc30f9ee19291e29c9ac3f8755782
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 34b92b98ba025d99977226a0ef7e740e
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 192512 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 a17a0b1d06cfbf6924d3765a355b641e
.reloc 27648 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 24771a2e5940173d97cbf3e3f3451c57

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 7486d36a4e7b7d9ed0d24f4d96e61058.
  • 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.