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liblua_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00193a22869ca0100653b3dce7a810fd
Latest seen 2021-06-20 20:50:15 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-19 20:44:37 (4 years ago)
Size 383 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 2021-05-19 20:44:37 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-20 20:50:15 (4 years 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

liblua_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 2021-06-20 20:50:15 (4 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

Product Name: VLC media player
Company Name: VideoLAN
MD5: 00193a22869ca0100653b3dce7a810fd
Size: 383 KB
First Published: 2021-05-19 20:44:37 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-06-20 20:50:15 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-06-20 20:50:15 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on liblua_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%\videolan\vlc\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed liblua_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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Peru with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for liblua_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

liblua_plugin.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000013d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 374784

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

.text 280576 bytes · 74.9% of section data
MD5 2c9eecaa93eeaa8cf1c3afb774ddc74b
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 3732ab9ff52a1e322fc131509a9c1177
.rdata 47104 bytes · 12.6% of section data
MD5 f854fd608a605aac485a7010e3648b22
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 104a69e372ba33c4e1f45a430d4774fc
.pdata 12800 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 8a26c9bec2f836020817b0fb6a321dcc
.xdata 13312 bytes · 3.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 17c332c35e51953ecd0bd4543f286403
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 50d9bf60aeac3d97c4bfcd52a550fbf9
.idata 12288 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 72bde249a3e6b8c165ea08becb012616
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bb5f306cd50a4493f47e9568a2a5e3d9
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 e3c6b4e5edf0e3aadb1be9e59f795c54
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 dcaaf5a77515746babeac7eb18b7a660
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 5f476df81b81093077fc3583cb27ae43
/4 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d0c9e3cb4ab7a790537a2ef68837b79a

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 00193a22869ca0100653b3dce7a810fd.
  • 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.