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libsubsdec_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00cb2970dc6103c0f269e9c6af0bb215
Latest seen 2021-06-20 20:55:11 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-18 20:35:55 (4 years ago)
Size 73 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 2021-05-18 20:35:55 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-20 20:55:11 (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

libsubsdec_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 20:55:11 (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: 00cb2970dc6103c0f269e9c6af0bb215
Size: 73 KB
First Published: 2021-05-18 20:35:55 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-06-20 20:55:11 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-06-20 20:55:11 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libsubsdec_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 libsubsdec_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 libsubsdec_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

libsubsdec_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 57856

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

.text 39936 bytes · 69.0% of section data
MD5 f5aae8af375bbd30dbf8adbe355ae7c3
.data 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 218a518bcb4a4db2fd86d6d0220dd34e
.rdata 6656 bytes · 11.5% of section data
MD5 799f5891c91c89679c8acad6763d39fe
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 142665a639fd517b5d4637343d5ca0eb
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 4c37977dffd0ac369a7b1c7be2c9a4ed
.xdata 1536 bytes · 2.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b038127b87ac7d0f04ea4e8219474277
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 177a7327bda012a39e6e7d53c77018a4
.idata 3584 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 f5eb7b9d81819e771f2ab277da944a9c
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 bbb6e8323d1b97147288951b6539bd04
.tls 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 d6eeddef9d93d696ce17b5674fbf62da
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 00d2bcd11dfddcd4f153a225aa63e07c
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 d64429c7a9fe539dd002f187a8ad8a8b
/4 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9ff54dac80871f748ae67dc24409ff0b

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 00cb2970dc6103c0f269e9c6af0bb215.
  • 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.