GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
avformat-54.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-10-23 19:09:55 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-19 23:55:58 (3 years ago).
Signed by Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
avformat-54.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-19 23:55:58 (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.
File Details
| MD5: | f1b223b25e76693235517489229dd5fe |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-10-23 19:09:55 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-19 23:55:58 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-19 23:55:58 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on avformat-54.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 |
| %programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster |
ThreatInfo has observed avformat-54.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 avformat-54.dll across 38 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 13.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for avformat-54.dll is Windows 10 with 77.2% 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
avformat-54.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
35b4bcd66cf6c4836918b50812c85e50
e347b5272a1457256204427347b8c3a7
0053b522e37df8d49a12a17db3891934
fb62d695559713eb51ac41b4cb8adc29
00000000000000000000000000000000
c48d23e269f338e0e0124b15953dc5ab
f9d4c7274055f756535165d7bd54bd81
6660a1e69e27e37c2a4d9c5a93a79045
d886c85a5cae0b09e4e9987d56023b2a
d609ecd3180b0301df718d3586986306
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.