GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
substat.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-10-23 03:50:20 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-13 23:06:35 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: 动态链接库.
Signed by Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd. 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
substat.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 动态链接库. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-13 23:06:35 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | 动态链接库 |
| MD5: | 8a6815c4ed1de4f77900079c5512641e |
| Size: | 188 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-10-23 03:50:20 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-13 23:06:35 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-13 23:06:35 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on substat.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%\realtek\audio\hda\dtlplugs |
| %programfiles%\dtlsoft\drivethelife\dtlplugs |
| %programfiles%\dtlsoft\160wifi\dtlplugs |
| %appdata%\photomax\dtlplugs |
| %programfiles%\ostotosoft\drivertalent\dtlplugs |
ThreatInfo has observed substat.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 substat.dll across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 50.0% 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 substat.dll is Windows 7 with 61.9% 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
substat.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
c51ec18701238708e520a976f04bbd90
4af51a44306d68e8e8f45445a33292ab
12f0bc5f233fee8a026713c0dbadd8ac
4625bbab20becdf569836be651d48c14
917686a60b94292a117849672ab22d3d
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.