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libimem_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 58fa52ba0b64295c1bac8f305ddb8289
Latest seen 2025-07-11 23:01:17 (10 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:02:43 (9 years ago)
Size 55 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 23:01:17 (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

libimem_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 23:01:17 (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: 58fa52ba0b64295c1bac8f305ddb8289
Size: 55 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:02:43 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-11 23:01:17 (10 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-11 23:01:17 (10 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libimem_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\access
%localappdata%\mediaget2\plugins\access
%profile%\leg\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\access
%commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules\vlc\plugins\access
%profile%\ser\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\access
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\access
%programfiles%\videolan\vlc\plugins\access
%localappdata%\mediaget2\plugins
%commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules\vlc\plugins
%programfiles%\pdpopx\vlc\app\vlc\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed libimem_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 libimem_plugin.dll across 45 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 69.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 69.0% 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 libimem_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

libimem_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 0x6eb40000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 48128

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

.text 36864 bytes · 76.6% of section data
MD5 8d4b4d79b5fd9f26b7113fe394d7dde7
.data 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 9a9045c5dc4d7b60def6b5a354557bef
.rdata 4096 bytes · 8.5% of section data
MD5 8c59dd7d0d1509ce2f44d717dc6b2de4
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 ccac4c25bbc99f76389fd2ef0127f753
.idata 2048 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 a702626a1d10e8d91d904c6e046f504b
.CRT 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 aaffb2b9df98a897643ebd08cd5b7856
.tls 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 22b33fa33e10b05c0ba280055bb1049c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 7adf7bc618f8a56b848b5b6c64654c69
.reloc 1536 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 ebd77aa79c8d7ca8611bce64739b04fb
/4 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18f276947047e5a776dc45432b3f5ca5

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 58fa52ba0b64295c1bac8f305ddb8289.
  • 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.