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widevinecdm.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.ExtHeur!. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.ExtHeur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)
- File hash
- 15fa9ea03f6f451d587b1dabb2f7b036
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-12-22 23:02:27 (5 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago).
Company metadata: Google LLC. Product metadata: Widevine Content Decryption Module.
Signed by Google LLC. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
widevinecdm.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Widevine Content Decryption Module. The reported company name is Google LLC. The current detection status is Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If widevinecdm.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.ExtHeur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Widevine Content Decryption Module |
| Company Name: | Google LLC |
| MD5: | 15fa9ea03f6f451d587b1dabb2f7b036 |
| Size: | 18 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-12-22 23:02:27 (5 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Google LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on widevinecdm.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:
| %localappdata%\shift\user data\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
| %localappdata%\onestart.ai\onestart\user data\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
| %localappdata%\wavebrowser\user data\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
| %localappdata%\wave\cache\root\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
| %localappdata%\ace\ace\user data\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
| %localappdata%\avast software\browser\user data\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
| %appdata%\discord\widevinecdm\4.10.2934.0\_platform_specific |
ThreatInfo has observed widevinecdm.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 widevinecdm.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 60.0% 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 widevinecdm.dll is Windows 10 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
widevinecdm.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
e0fe8a1749b35c539f4e08ff2edddf43
2751ebe025f02ec75996de53c3d9770a
947827cd71135e0fa91ef3ab56963aef
5ff9354f52b32481036dac9c1ce18b89
6af771bd6f89ec253ff25101987ddcf1
8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
d56d4206427f1af3591809eec9aab686
4af80156524ca72c4fe16988c01c5e71
3b1c2fc4f751964404118e4496fbc623
086b7856c409204bf5050d12302f17a0
20b56b456122280bf869c7137f7e0a36
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.ExtHeur!
This report identifies widevinecdm.dll by MD5 15fa9ea03f6f451d587b1dabb2f7b036. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.