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libfloat_mixer_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1eadb7a388b0ec980c67777ebcfa8309
Latest seen 2025-07-11 23:01:24 (10 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:02:43 (9 years ago)
Size 21 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 2017-05-22 09:02:43 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-07-11 23:01:24 (10 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

libfloat_mixer_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 2025-07-11 23:01:24 (10 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: 1eadb7a388b0ec980c67777ebcfa8309
Size: 21 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:02:43 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-11 23:01:24 (10 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-11 23:01:24 (10 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libfloat_mixer_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:

%programfiles%\popcorn time\plugins\audio_mixer
%localappdata%\mediaget2\plugins\audio_mixer
%profile%\leg\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\audio_mixer
%localappdata%\mediaget2.$quar\plugins\audio_mixer
%commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules\vlc\plugins\audio_mixer
%profile%\ser\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\audio_mixer
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\audio_mixer
%programfiles%\videolan\vlc\plugins\audio_mixer
%localappdata%\mediaget2\plugins
%commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules\vlc\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed libfloat_mixer_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 libfloat_mixer_plugin.dll across 46 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 68.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 68.6% 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 58.6%
Windows 7 29.0%
Windows 8.1 10.3%
Windows 8 0.9%
Windows XP 0.6%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.4%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for libfloat_mixer_plugin.dll is Windows 10 with 58.6% 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

libfloat_mixer_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 0x00001410
Image base 0x699c0000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 13824

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

.text 6656 bytes · 48.1% of section data
MD5 2c692ee34cd9a288e4f8657835b0cf6c
.data 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 087a80620050afa31c5aabbf61430db8
.rdata 1024 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 731f22eee0511ce8c9996b2e6cace69b
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 1f2899b6f2c74dbb29a981a2b555f8d2
.idata 1536 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 46fc5ece3b70529f1d148d3a1bc29606
.CRT 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 911712bf149dde6f31a3dd206abf6089
.tls 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 2e889075c392545d976d06774d1113d1
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 6ad8a1e06ea70004882486e3159db76a
.reloc 1024 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 217d8b962a1f49e5c0e10db47f76138e
/4 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5843e4a6fb57de95f0fd07073ced7951

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 1eadb7a388b0ec980c67777ebcfa8309.
  • 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.