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libmpgv_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 001fccb2aaab4d0b7f4c00846552fe81
Latest seen 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (4 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 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (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

libmpgv_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 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (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: 001fccb2aaab4d0b7f4c00846552fe81
Size: 35 KB
First Published: 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-20 20:15:37 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libmpgv_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 libmpgv_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 Kenya 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 libmpgv_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

libmpgv_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 20480

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

.text 9216 bytes · 45.0% of section data
MD5 314bd1558d8fbc56973e6faf80429fb1
.data 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 ffc311fe7cb576bb8e341f5858b5c579
.rdata 2048 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 5198a32b748bd35df15e18c13589abdf
.buildid 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 975335ffa67bf2c38e9a66a78d967541
.pdata 1024 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 3ed889a96c59845a91eb3220e9520ee2
.xdata 1024 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8b3cc85709c6ca183cd04e08d93a6211
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 a0e02a27a6f5c0052335f293a7b30a97
.idata 2560 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 789438bc91a9a7889742b27a5c223d5e
.CRT 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 95707f377a9cf6391f50da1aac063230
.tls 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 c220ff0272845d114cc7b5a0db957431
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 2f11a878ca3271cc2a5cc9eb903889df
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 42335b6694f793cc290d2b2e9fbdbaec
/4 512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b19c0a8cd48e3d702c4703234736af12

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 001fccb2aaab4d0b7f4c00846552fe81.
  • 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.