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avdevice-58.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7a9516d1b6fdbe2063053282e81dc66e
Latest seen 2026-05-10 23:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-04-17 23:35:21 (4 years ago)
Size 1 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 23:35:21 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:14 (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

avdevice-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 23:01:14 (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: 7a9516d1b6fdbe2063053282e81dc66e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-04-17 23:35:21 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-10 23:01:14 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: ORANGE VIEW LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on avdevice-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 avdevice-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 avdevice-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 13.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.1% 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 94.0%
Windows 8.1 3.0%
Windows 7 2.0%
Windows XP 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for avdevice-58.dll is Windows 10 with 94.0% 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

avdevice-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 10
Raw data 1242112

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

.text 314880 bytes · 25.4% of section data
MD5 37f198b8e2e89ac200de104290737ab1
.data 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 fac592f4904c3937acb3b1f8a601f01c
.rdata 900608 bytes · 72.5% of section data
MD5 894e2ea11fbae897951d2ab5ebde0539
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9af91e561a78045d9b875595e14f299d
.idata 8704 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 96f2d1c9838bf95c2960eace9a943876
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2b90c0b96c2525ab26430756a95b81e5
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 93283fcb81651ee4318dcb3107348397
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 42c3117b7ebeacb7c2bc6a10397e2a8a
.reloc 12800 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 aa489dca5769ad7d8b57873ba9b5e379

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 7a9516d1b6fdbe2063053282e81dc66e.
  • 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.