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substance_linker.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-11-17 23:20:32 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-17 23:20:32 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Allegorithmic. Product metadata: Substance Integration Framework.
Signed by Allegorithmic, SAS. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
substance_linker.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Substance Integration Framework. The reported company name is Allegorithmic. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-17 23:20:32 (3 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: | Substance Integration Framework |
| Company Name: | Allegorithmic |
| MD5: | d2d339dc3979b0e1d97a62f24aeccb99 |
| Size: | 372 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-11-17 23:20:32 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-11-17 23:20:32 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-11-17 23:20:32 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Allegorithmic, SAS |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on substance_linker.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%\allegorithmic\substance in maya\2022 |
ThreatInfo has observed substance_linker.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 substance_linker.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:
The most common operating system signal for substance_linker.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
substance_linker.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a00050555c608f49b1984c13c1669feb
06dbe88850bc59f5f27229470e378f92
15b21899e8c22e769fb68df8d6ea50b6
f9a8d640e4559906dba265d14553aaf2
a2485d86f53713dbbfeaf7b97930a641
e3ea249db9eb8446221c3b4ea7ebed3d
d8b6be7247cd05cecbf8f9342d03fcf9
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.