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updater.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6e5b9b83d521c657a325ab5927f5dd41
Latest seen 2026-01-29 23:01:26 (4 months ago)
First seen 2018-01-02 22:06:41 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher UCWeb Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-02 22:06:41 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-29 23:01:26 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: UCWeb Inc. Product metadata: UC浏览器升级程序.

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.

updater.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UC浏览器升级程序. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-29 23:01:26 (4 months 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: UC浏览器升级程序
Company Name: UCWeb Inc
MD5: 6e5b9b83d521c657a325ab5927f5dd41
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2018-01-02 22:06:41 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-29 23:01:26 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-29 23:01:26 (4 months ago)
Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on updater.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
%programfiles%\ucbrowser
%localappdata%\ucbrowser\application
%profile%\ser\local settings\application data\ucbrowser\application
%sysdrive%\programme\ucbrowser\application
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\5.7.16281.1003\update\0\remote\0_beta_package
%sysdrive%\programmi\ucbrowser\application

ThreatInfo has observed updater.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 49.3%
Windows 7 35.7%
Windows 8.1 9.5%
Windows 8 2.4%
Windows XP 2.2%
Windows Vista 0.5%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for updater.dll is Windows 10 with 49.3% 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.

updater.dll 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 0x0015dc2c
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2607104

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

.text 1635840 bytes · 62.7% of section data
MD5 da03a6fc047f1344ae6c03a78998bcc3
.rdata 404992 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 e6b47bd8641aa2458b28432bd91e0af1
.data 42496 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 22ddca415efd2bc142dceb438d7c3f0e
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bc605eda69048930e7d229998c18e419
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 446976 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 a61fcaaed555d3c8190eb4e32a060e5c
.reloc 75264 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 baf5db9027a3af41b2d330434b0c00d9

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 6e5b9b83d521c657a325ab5927f5dd41.
  • 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.