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avcodec-58.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1569c75d88ed66b0cf84d358b0ef8928
Latest seen 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-04-17 23:37:45 (4 years ago)
Size 23 MB
Publisher FFmpeg Project
Product FFmpeg
Signed by ORANGE VIEW LIMITED

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-04-17 23:37:45 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FFmpeg Project. Product metadata: FFmpeg.

Digital signature

Signed by ORANGE VIEW 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.

File context

avcodec-58.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks 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: FFmpeg
Company Name: FFmpeg Project
MD5: 1569c75d88ed66b0cf84d358b0ef8928
Size: 23 MB
First Published: 2022-04-17 23:37:45 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: ORANGE VIEW LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on avcodec-58.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:

%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.1
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.3
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.4
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.1
%sysdrive%\programmi\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.1

ThreatInfo has observed avcodec-58.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 avcodec-58.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 14.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 14.1% 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 93.0%
Windows 7 3.0%
Windows 8.1 3.0%
Windows XP 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for avcodec-58.dll is Windows 10 with 93.0% 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

avcodec-58.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 25070080

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

.text 19061760 bytes · 76.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 26a869d52cd53639fbe1269e523e38bb
.rotext 112128 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 23a275ce2c74f2bf74555093d66ddb46
.data 205824 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b9206bcf6a39f96369da36938d207fad
.rdata 5283840 bytes · 21.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d8f030f41e314c2e90558a1c18480787
.rodata 30208 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1e9b17536ec6bfe4e9e508539997e9ae
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 7680 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1a4c97194a8f9ca67137c1c59f073063
.idata 13824 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 3ce6c1af626774515bd71bda4569797c
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9e86eddf4a7f8ae52658a2e2275ad7ee
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 eefe0cf45b8fac8f8d40cb64e04c7a43
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a992a788308567a7b83ad52a715c66fd
.reloc 352768 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 afc41f94955fba0a7298250721d599d4

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 1569c75d88ed66b0cf84d358b0ef8928.
  • 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.