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widevinecdm.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 d0085fe546d57d8eb354633ce6596bfd
Latest seen 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
Size 18 MB
Publisher Google LLC

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 days ago)
File hash
d0085fe546d57d8eb354633ce6596bfd
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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 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 17:01:11 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Google LLC. Product metadata: Widevine Content Decryption Module.

Digital signature

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.

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.

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!.

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)
widevinecdm.dll detection screenshot

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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.

%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.

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.

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 0x006c8290
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 19427840

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

.text 7305728 bytes · 37.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 045887f8cb93609080679f25a98ed9f5
.rdata 11955712 bytes · 61.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 cefdf568c936790c232af7a38d104898
.data 60416 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 50e3f1175df199ca675460a402552228
.pdata 75264 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 dadde826e1cb2c2f2cb1b632eb6bf2b0
.gxfg 10752 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3396e7d02e404b5b6ef6d5c8d7f3c421
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
.rodata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d56d4206427f1af3591809eec9aab686
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2b0065849aafdf1cab0735e70a2f0373
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d42f9f1245853f0116b2c20a25a96204
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1dfec69b42c6de4cbbf07679f721fc3f
.reloc 14848 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d0085fe546d57d8eb354633ce6596bfd.
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