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PotPlayer.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 c56049c1012acc6192953ecce9ed35bc
Latest seen 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago)
Size 13 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago)
File hash
c56049c1012acc6192953ecce9ed35bc
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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 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Daum Communications. Product metadata: Codenames - Street.

Digital signature

Signed by Daum Communications Corp.. 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.

PotPlayer.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Codenames - Street. The reported company name is Daum Communications. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If PotPlayer.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: Codenames - Street
Company Name: Daum Communications
MD5: c56049c1012acc6192953ecce9ed35bc
Size: 13 MB
First Published: 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-29 23:22:54 (4 years ago)
PotPlayer.dll detection screenshot

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Signed By: Daum Communications Corp.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on PotPlayer.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%\daum

ThreatInfo has observed PotPlayer.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PotPlayer.dll is Windows 7 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.

PotPlayer.dll 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00597a2e
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 13668864

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

.text 7342080 bytes · 53.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8eefbf6e2c9b289de066acb17d26f3cf
.text.un 44032 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7e131189427af1150368046ae29b2cd1
.rotext 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 476da7adaa237cd932d0c61c5988e735
_TEXT64 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac23d54c21ffab90f0733da08f3b42b6
.rdata 4472320 bytes · 32.7% of section data
MD5 ed2900213f1bd88eb9b03e4fa7f10815
.data 263168 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 06a9953f3422d04966f7ac1ab0ed9eb4
.rodata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 93fbd2f5a2471ee14e25bcf5af58cfc9
.drectve 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c26a6465011cec70009297caf0a63b3
.rsrc 1056768 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 24d992a8202c41f83ccab750d1d9e5a7
.reloc 486400 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 e7bc856db2e23c2004efc03166fbb595

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 PotPlayer.dll by MD5 c56049c1012acc6192953ecce9ed35bc. 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 c56049c1012acc6192953ecce9ed35bc.
  • 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.