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libsubstx3g_plugin.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 73159ab21f6411b1a15054bc4d15ece9
Latest seen 2025-05-02 23:01:40 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:09:14 (8 years ago)
Size 43 KB
Publisher VideoLAN
Product VLC media player

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 07:09:14 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-05-02 23:01:40 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: VideoLAN. Product metadata: VLC media player.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

libsubstx3g_plugin.dll.quarantined 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 2025-05-02 23:01:40 (a year 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: 73159ab21f6411b1a15054bc4d15ece9
Size: 43 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:09:14 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-05-02 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-05-02 23:01:40 (a year ago)

Common Places:

%localappdata%\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\ser\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\гор 21\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\outude\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%programs%\mediaget2\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\aleraxp32\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\aster\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec
%profile%\ita\local settings\application data\mediaget2\plugins\codec

ThreatInfo has observed libsubstx3g_plugin.dll.quarantined 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
libsubstx3g_plugin.dll libsubstx3g_plugin.dll.quarantined

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geography:

44 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 60.2% 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 60.7%
Windows 7 25.8%
Windows 8.1 10.5%
Windows 8 1.7%
Windows XP 1.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for libsubstx3g_plugin.dll.quarantined is Windows 10 with 60.7% 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

libsubstx3g_plugin.dll.quarantined 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 0x62500000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 43008

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

.text 33280 bytes · 77.4% of section data
MD5 c0960391cd6a21e410274b5f3b9a2f58
.data 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 6b0d03ee3a3ea4451ce495397a592add
.rdata 2560 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 bab441d7667d2c22b954ecf1942d41c1
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 d2066a6db4649d0cca4811bdc4f80580
.idata 2048 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 33f80e2b8f85a5cf45de527597ff42fa
.CRT 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 41a8beb48202905f9f30e511907c4000
.tls 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 b521cbc0b3977d9de153282eefe8f9aa
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 41d44d1858bf092a4e4346247d783180
.reloc 1536 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 007740286665ab9648be156d44b4dd68
/4 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60cd8a2e280887076c152513db85fa12

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 73159ab21f6411b1a15054bc4d15ece9.
  • 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.