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MatroskaSplitter.ax file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-24 15:07:09 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 06:25:15 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Gabest. Product metadata: Matroska Splitter.
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
MatroskaSplitter.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Matroska Splitter. The reported company name is Gabest. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 06:25:15 (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: | Matroska Splitter |
| Company Name: | Gabest |
| MD5: | 4fa97237db73055e40c31324c404c388 |
| Size: | 609 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 15:07:09 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-14 06:25:15 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-14 06:25:15 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on MatroskaSplitter.ax 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%\tencent\qqplayer |
| %programfiles%\tencent |
ThreatInfo has observed MatroskaSplitter.ax 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 MatroskaSplitter.ax across 12 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 88.3% 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 MatroskaSplitter.ax is Windows 7 with 65.0% 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
MatroskaSplitter.ax is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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.
1b59e982a9b1cfdd59c7b464add37e7d
e0c00edc84fb45a8c33d85375e744b9a
9f392d5850d14d51ca63c6f31786dcca
d612ade228275b28a5bcf5137926a52f
f27c872f91ae6ad0bd0da5906c2879ec
b1b51e6a4ddc31bba28303b3b6580996
6587f3f629c30ebb2a58674e818041f9
b9774783e54aaab99117e9d6b2838a51
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.