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SDL2.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ae58662a16410481b477b78b8d47460b
Latest seen 2024-06-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-15 23:11:29 (2 years ago)
Size 983 KB
Product Simple DirectMedia Layer

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-15 23:11:29 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Simple DirectMedia Layer.

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

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 2024-06-08 23:00:59 (2 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: Simple DirectMedia Layer
MD5: ae58662a16410481b477b78b8d47460b
Size: 983 KB
First Published: 2024-03-15 23:11:29 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%localappdata%

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen SDL2.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Algeria
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SDL2.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.

Analysis

SDL2.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 0x00001430
Image base 0x6c740000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1006080

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

.text 870912 bytes · 86.6% of section data
MD5 44291c29a6646c8f4e91ff3a393614ee
.data 12288 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 4b167ad95a3f6b81f2272afd9e8b2fc9
.rdata 68608 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 4c77dc051baf2bdfac8671c5e6153405
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 15360 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 3bb7afa9a83e466f4990887bcccc0349
.idata 7680 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 725132934cdeb5cfa8fbb8b2d85a325b
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cd4229a30bb0a6773b25cee8e06b2001
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 80690335751a78da9381237016859d3c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 abe37137497cccfcec3c33c7a6e7701c
.reloc 29184 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 868da60ee3564a53ed970f1e679170e8

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 ae58662a16410481b477b78b8d47460b.
  • 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.