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libx264-157.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 dc560d361533c9ddcd8fa72b3956719d
Latest seen 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher x264 project
Product x264
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: x264 project. Product metadata: x264.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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

libx264-157.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with x264. The reported company name is x264 project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 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: x264
Company Name: x264 project
MD5: dc560d361533c9ddcd8fa72b3956719d
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-15 20:59:46 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on libx264-157.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:

%appdata%\tencent\wechat\plugins\finderlive\x86

ThreatInfo has observed libx264-157.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen libx264-157.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Malaysia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Malaysia 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 libx264-157.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

libx264-157.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 0x000013e0
Image base 0x6b080000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 3070976

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

.text 2177024 bytes · 70.9% of section data
MD5 06fc91c6d1001ebfeb4afdc8c2870a79
.data 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 fafbcedd2019a1b73d303e7c5f85d552
.rdata 161792 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 a4bb748eefde076e254cd5be8f095fa5
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 83968 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 6fffa4ff4f71db736b21ccd443b8f280
.idata 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9833a0c71e5957e47cead33b60fb7492
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a76ff18b2e133d08e1bce9599c105b47
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 749914748f903baa2e99f63be28e7dba
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 47928add4b5bf58c95f37ef99ff35a0a
.reloc 34304 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 de5b54f195533b1740f2294b8db82f76
/4 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e474d79781129ff6ea8e2165513e2eab
/19 446976 bytes · 14.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5a40911fd50bc9446db922966f3a9c22
/31 25600 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9b5cf57944b955af51ce6036bfc61b98
/45 33792 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5da4e0fdcdf3d7b66a357827021c2e80
/57 9216 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1d32008177a92bd83e6ff53a4f5bda69
/70 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a06e159d5774216b03ac8a0eb97eb598
/81 82432 bytes · 2.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4dca9fc04433a2e87aa8559bdceb5c3b
/92 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72f29b1431ea0a1325ce0041a843f54e

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 dc560d361533c9ddcd8fa72b3956719d.
  • 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.