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avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 09960982fa1a896399ead9f2fc55b790
Latest seen 2024-03-25 23:03:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 11:19:41 (8 years ago)
Size 22 MB
Publisher FFmpeg Project
Product FFmpeg
Signed by OOO Vympel

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-03-25 23:03:57 (2 years ago)
File hash
09960982fa1a896399ead9f2fc55b790
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 11:19:41 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-25 23:03:57 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FFmpeg Project. Product metadata: FFmpeg.

Digital signature

Signed by OOO Vympel. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

File context

avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FFmpeg. The reported company name is FFmpeg Project. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-25 23:03:57 (2 years ago).

If avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).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 PUP.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: FFmpeg
Company Name: FFmpeg Project
MD5: 09960982fa1a896399ead9f2fc55b790
Size: 22 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 11:19:41 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-25 23:03:57 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-25 23:03:57 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Overview

Signed By: OOO Vympel
Status: Valid

The signature on avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).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:

%commondir%\dvdvideosoft\lib
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free video flip and rotate
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free youtube uploader
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\soundcloud download
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free youtube download
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free video editor
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free audio editor
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free youtube to mp3 converter
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free coub download
%programfiles%\dvdvideosoft\free instagram download

ThreatInfo has observed avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).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.

File Names:

3 observed names
avcodec-57.dll $R9J1T6M.dll avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll across 47 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 11.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 11.2% 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 42.9%
Windows 10 38.2%
Windows 8.1 16.2%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows XP 1.0%
Windows Vista 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll is Windows 7 with 42.9% 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

avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).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 0x00001400
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 23933440

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

.text 18136064 bytes · 75.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 6bc5a8db69ecaca830208f2fc25845cf
.rotext 112128 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7b7010e3a0396b303992536359bf6a86
.data 173056 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 2d7cbd6df631e9958572a9a8cd766102
.rdata 5075968 bytes · 21.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 f32aa39cb573d57877018b8b17d4d5f2
.rodata 86528 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 6397a66a01db78260d4ff352fcac2d5c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 7168 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 852eff84d462742992ae585d4a9f9c78
.idata 12288 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d8f7cbb1aabb362fd6b5467c4a0cc9a0
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4488a1809a3289aad4a88bd40d21919c
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b639e5f9bf61cda50e08e10ce4e94f88
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9881fa1ddf31fd2e5a3cad25646c8489
.reloc 328192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 07666fcf13199acbbc827e28d6f4e812

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 PUP.Gen

This report identifies avcodec-57 (2017_01_04 18_17_48 UTC).dll by MD5 09960982fa1a896399ead9f2fc55b790. 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 09960982fa1a896399ead9f2fc55b790.
  • 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.