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libx264.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f7fba57e5cd836fcd4874db52fe0a3a2
Latest seen 2024-03-22 23:01:14 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 14:07:39 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher x264 project
Product x264

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 14:07:39 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-22 23:01:14 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: x264 project. Product metadata: x264.

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.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 2024-03-22 23:01:14 (2 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: f7fba57e5cd836fcd4874db52fe0a3a2
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 14:07:39 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-22 23:01:14 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-22 23:01:14 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer\core\codecs
%programfiles%\baofeng\magicencoder\core\codecs
%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer\core
%programfiles%\baofeng\magicencoder\core

ThreatInfo has observed libx264.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.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 52.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 52.3% 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 72.9%
Windows 7 16.8%
Windows 8.1 6.5%
Windows XP 2.8%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for libx264.dll is Windows 10 with 72.9% 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.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 0x00001060
Image base 0x6eac0000

PE Sections:

Sections 19
Raw data 1356800

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

.text 1011200 bytes · 74.5% of section data
MD5 ea95feb20232605096ab921fa63a99e8
.data 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bdf0f1188a82872c711380c578b88a78
.rdata 119296 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 5d7406f76223418972b8e26eb1e2eaea
.rodata 11264 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 4dd3c783354c04e60ee80bf611b93db3
/4 50688 bytes · 3.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2897f0e795bd5075cc2096982c852a02
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 43008 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 c2849c2fdc1a34c43c04b2e3fb08e2e5
.idata 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 99ecc0690a7c2a64e1331f4a66dea912
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 cd1b658b31861e4367315b0c5c0f1e39
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 26aef26a98b570e46f150008ae7a5864
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c2045bc3f3c39f8ba3a867621ea7524a
.reloc 17920 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 cb9c32a5b407f9fbcb528832dc30589b
/14 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 398f584584db1cdb23c4fc4814b28160
/29 42496 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 59f508976c584f5c7c0dfc6e75ac2409
/41 9216 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f53f73a9e513c99131f17c95c1dd73fc
/55 11776 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e8d69cbd57bb1e994287d6515a187a7a
/67 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d1411e7c0c4757bcb3b01b4a8c414647
/78 30208 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1dd50a5c117c486a20b2efaf5f90e43f
/89 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f4e118afd5d537119dac1d8ce1b0a8dd

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 f7fba57e5cd836fcd4874db52fe0a3a2.
  • 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.