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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.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
- 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 days ago)
- File hash
- d0085fe546d57d8eb354633ce6596bfd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 days ago).
Company metadata: Google LLC. Product metadata: Widevine Content Decryption Module.
Signed by Google LLC;Microsoft Corporation;Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 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
| Product Name: | Widevine Content Decryption Module |
| Company Name: | Google LLC |
| MD5: | d0085fe546d57d8eb354633ce6596bfd |
| Size: | 18 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 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;Microsoft Corporation;Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on widevinecdm.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\microsoft\edgecore\144.0.3719.104\widevinecdm\_platform_specific |
| %programfiles%\microsoft\edge\application\144.0.3719.104\widevinecdm\_platform_specific |
| %programfiles%\microsoft\edgecore\optimized\widevinecdm\_platform_specific |
| %windir%\softwaredistribution.old\download\a2afbe808ce9c0dbc426ccab6d361fc0\package_for_rollupfix~~amd64~~26100.8037.1.19\amd64_microsoft-edge-webview_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.26100.8036_none_2eddbf5f3aa19f00\widevinecdm\_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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 75.0% 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.
045887f8cb93609080679f25a98ed9f5
cefdf568c936790c232af7a38d104898
50e3f1175df199ca675460a402552228
dadde826e1cb2c2f2cb1b632eb6bf2b0
3396e7d02e404b5b6ef6d5c8d7f3c421
8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
d56d4206427f1af3591809eec9aab686
2b0065849aafdf1cab0735e70a2f0373
d42f9f1245853f0116b2c20a25a96204
1dfec69b42c6de4cbbf07679f721fc3f
c2b1205068959b28d4929b14f6d0e29d
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 d0085fe546d57d8eb354633ce6596bfd. 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.