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SDL2.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6f4131bb7d921f9d55e8c78a1f79f9f0
Latest seen 2022-10-01 23:39:37 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-09-30 13:22:01 (6 years ago)
Size 859 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-09-30 13:22:01 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-01 23:39:37 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Simple DirectMedia Layer.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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.

SDL2.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Simple DirectMedia Layer. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-01 23:39:37 (3 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.

Product Name: Simple DirectMedia Layer
MD5: 6f4131bb7d921f9d55e8c78a1f79f9f0
Size: 859 KB
First Published: 2019-09-30 13:22:01 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-10-01 23:39:37 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-10-01 23:39:37 (3 years ago)

The signature on SDL2.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.

%programfiles%\tencent
%appdata%\tencent\wxwork\upgrade\3.0.36.2008
%appdata%\tencent\wxwork\upgrade\3.0.40.3014
%appdata%\tencent\wxwork\upgrade\3.1.0.3004
%appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\348
%appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\440
%appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\204
%appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\628
%appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\702
%appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\712

ThreatInfo has observed SDL2.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 76.7%
Windows 7 21.5%
Windows 8.1 1.5%
Windows Server 2016 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for SDL2.dll is Windows 10 with 76.7% 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.

SDL2.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 0x00049940
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 863232

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

.text 651776 bytes · 75.5% of section data
MD5 f40902df9622d91a326021c222802554
.rdata 164864 bytes · 19.1% of section data
MD5 492db96d8e1f911209f8793631750277
.data 14848 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 a7d460e90e7d3ed1b14b8c8c5110b49a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 affcdba20a54820b36b600b039dca70d
.reloc 30208 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 c29353adf0e9bf12769b69d02da3dd69

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 6f4131bb7d921f9d55e8c78a1f79f9f0.
  • 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.