GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
upext.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-09-25 23:30:42 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-25 23:30:42 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: 搜狗拼音输入法.
Signed by Sogou.com. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
upext.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 搜狗拼音输入法. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-25 23:30:42 (2 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: | 搜狗拼音输入法 |
| MD5: | 15b400f5bfe60257354c7e2e1ab5ebdc |
| Size: | 389 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-09-25 23:30:42 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-25 23:30:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-25 23:30:42 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Sogou.com |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on upext.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\sogouinput |
ThreatInfo has observed upext.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen upext.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for upext.dll is Windows 7 with 100.0% 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.
Analysis
upext.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
66336e3a93436b2435868f25ccd05164
2be9f7a2d118f74af8be6445116fba66
664cb98a1379bec06609a96872b6e13e
f3dad881ff4817a5ee54b66bd9ffc250
73e3bb7f7a4331fc2d4ba7f34693bd9a
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.