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widevinecdmadapter.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 76adb1db77022e7463c211ea90ea78aa
Latest seen 2021-02-22 16:21:42 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-01 05:42:09 (5 years ago)
Size 192 KB
Publisher The Chromium Authors
Product Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter
Signed by Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-01 05:42:09 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-22 16:21:42 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Chromium Authors. Product metadata: Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter.

Digital signature

Signed by Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

widevinecdmadapter.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter. The reported company name is The Chromium Authors. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-22 16:21:42 (5 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: Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter
Company Name: The Chromium Authors
MD5: 76adb1db77022e7463c211ea90ea78aa
Size: 192 KB
First Published: 2020-07-01 05:42:09 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-22 16:21:42 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-22 16:21:42 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on widevinecdmadapter.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%\dtlsoft\drivethelife\utils
%programfiles%\realtek\audio\hda\utils
%programfiles%\dtlsoft\160wifi\utils
%sysdrive%\驱动人生\dtlsoft\drivethelife\utils

ThreatInfo has observed widevinecdmadapter.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 widevinecdmadapter.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 45.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 45.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 46.2%
Windows 10 38.5%
Windows 8.1 15.4%

The most common operating system signal for widevinecdmadapter.dll is Windows 7 with 46.2% 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

widevinecdmadapter.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000f257
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 181760

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

.text 130048 bytes · 71.5% of section data
MD5 b67659c8b454b5ce9d94f72c51d7de8d
.rdata 35328 bytes · 19.4% of section data
MD5 e1eaa2d87064a665ef42a2f8b7ad71bc
.data 6656 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 0a6184deac963dbc8ed06b3fd19bb280
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 e34bf2a7f8ce9fbed394615b355c9227
.reloc 7680 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 20cec1d37f6229b9e8802b2dad6f7f56

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 76adb1db77022e7463c211ea90ea78aa.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.