GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

widevinecdm.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 5679f83df5a5e91acb6998b9f483b8e6
Latest seen 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago)
Size 17 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago)
File hash
5679f83df5a5e91acb6998b9f483b8e6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago).

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 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.Heur!.

File Details

MD5: 5679f83df5a5e91acb6998b9f483b8e6
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 10:00:32 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

widevinecdm.dll 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.

Common Places:

%temp%\chromium_chrome_unpacker_beginunzipping26212_203583399\_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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country The Netherlands
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is The Netherlands 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x007379a0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 19842048

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

.text 7760384 bytes · 39.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e0fe8a1749b35c539f4e08ff2edddf43
.rdata 11919872 bytes · 60.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 664459dabf76d868e0610d9749b53d68
.data 60928 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.pdata 69632 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.gxfg 10752 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rodata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.reloc 15360 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000

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.Heur!

This report identifies widevinecdm.dll by MD5 5679f83df5a5e91acb6998b9f483b8e6. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 5679f83df5a5e91acb6998b9f483b8e6.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.