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libvdummy_plugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00e52e3fcd49594a19f326ac6191e1f6
Latest seen 2026-02-04 23:01:20 (3 months ago)
First seen 2021-12-07 21:34:06 (4 years ago)
Size 32 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 2021-12-07 21:34:06 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-04 23:01:20 (3 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

libvdummy_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 2026-02-04 23:01:20 (3 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: 00e52e3fcd49594a19f326ac6191e1f6
Size: 32 KB
First Published: 2021-12-07 21:34:06 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-04 23:01:20 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-04 23:01:20 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: VideoLAN
Status: Valid

The signature on libvdummy_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:

%profile%\mediaget2\plugins
%profile%\pixelsee\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed libvdummy_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:

17 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 40.4% 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 93.6%
Windows 7 6.4%

The most common operating system signal for libvdummy_plugin.dll is Windows 10 with 93.6% 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

libvdummy_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 0x00001400
Image base 0x66240000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 16896

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

.text 8192 bytes · 48.5% of section data
MD5 8913a65359248e2d6e183bb928048e06
.data 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 653474223e24e2699c9bb5a875e6b072
.rdata 1536 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 1edb5725f1cc40fbdef350f6ce44e38d
.buildid 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b3db950f9b5d11b9aa531cd71424c854
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 76519fd875231bcb5ad5317448af6dd9
.idata 2048 bytes · 12.1% of section data
MD5 c98a64f80edd7a38b06d49d4a366180c
.CRT 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 8d379cb840aed7c8dc82527c6ca49d9b
.tls 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 3199206d4d057273c8ad25eff6038f05
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 04ac4a50e31bedc04e6592893f06165d
.reloc 1024 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 193d7b8d9abd168d3cc299070916da9d
/4 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8e7f1e7fcccbb1eb23c1cbf22786e995

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 00e52e3fcd49594a19f326ac6191e1f6.
  • 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.