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libblendbench_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00131d3ddded743fb8c300c6653215fe
Latest seen 2025-10-02 23:00:32 (7 months ago)
First seen 2020-10-13 12:18:20 (5 years ago)
Size 35 KB
Publisher VideoLAN
Product VLC media player
Signed by VideoLAN

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-13 12:18:20 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-02 23:00:32 (7 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: VideoLAN. Product metadata: VLC media player.

Digital signature

Signed by VideoLAN. 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

libblendbench_plugin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VLC media player. The reported company name is VideoLAN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-02 23:00:32 (7 months 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: VLC media player
Company Name: VideoLAN
MD5: 00131d3ddded743fb8c300c6653215fe
Size: 35 KB
First Published: 2020-10-13 12:18:20 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-10-02 23:00:32 (7 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-10-02 23:00:32 (7 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libblendbench_plugin.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:

%commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules\vlc\plugins
%programfiles%\kernel video repair\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed libblendbench_plugin.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 libblendbench_plugin.dll across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Bulgaria
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Bulgaria with 22.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libblendbench_plugin.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

libblendbench_plugin.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 0x6a140000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 18432

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

.text 9216 bytes · 50.0% of section data
MD5 93f276b78cf2d29057891d1301d09c79
.data 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 0c7fb84004f07459b0672568826669ca
.rdata 2048 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 8d663d89f7fbfe27261bbe388ee3e5f0
.buildid 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0007c891c888488fdb5bb817d7fa7593
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 7546e342e42e8a1eeb7b65b63449dafa
.idata 2048 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 3347ee892c049bc5c74ca723df99988c
.CRT 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 761fdde05dde8bd22819a397edc2e9ce
.tls 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 6ddae7401c22530790241062fd44382f
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 a5d87f5e1fbc18a4df85b60e3e8a8a48
.reloc 1024 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 399682595f4215c716424910feb70953
/4 512 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c25547ee68ddf5c114dfff57631f883

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 00131d3ddded743fb8c300c6653215fe.
  • 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.