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swscale-3.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3f01d54214498ebc0a194ba07c6560a9
Latest seen 2021-01-02 00:12:06 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-04-30 04:05:18 (8 years ago)
Size 468 KB
Publisher FFmpeg Project
Product FFmpeg
Signed by YY Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-30 04:05:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-02 00:12:06 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FFmpeg Project. Product metadata: FFmpeg.

Digital signature

Signed by YY Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

swscale-3.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FFmpeg. The reported company name is FFmpeg Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-02 00:12:06 (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: FFmpeg
Company Name: FFmpeg Project
MD5: 3f01d54214498ebc0a194ba07c6560a9
Size: 468 KB
First Published: 2018-04-30 04:05:18 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-02 00:12:06 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-02 00:12:06 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: YY Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on swscale-3.dll.quarantined 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%\duowan\yy\yycomstore\2052\com.yy.kefu

ThreatInfo has observed swscale-3.dll.quarantined 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
swscale-3.dll swscale-3.dll.quarantined

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen swscale-3.dll.quarantined across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 46.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 46.1% 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 87.6%
Windows 7 10.1%
Windows 8.1 2.2%

The most common operating system signal for swscale-3.dll.quarantined is Windows 10 with 87.6% 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

swscale-3.dll.quarantined 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 0x64d00000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 471040

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

.text 407552 bytes · 86.5% of section data
MD5 3b5db3bcf317363d04e659670db71a62
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ceed481d271df4d9a2990a01859c0b42
.rdata 12800 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 d95857350c82f258d05038c730db4493
.rodata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 52b569b74c67eabc7cfdb39564f42c1c
/4 37376 bytes · 7.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 21eadf81c0faf162af88e5673aaa8c41
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 e8724cc4a2a9cae78b687d1c0bc6cb72
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 fe566812a9bde8e089853dec9a32b2b3
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7063a0c106d8586a3c238f5b936e88de
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7c19ea536ea07ea44f5f32f634a340f2
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 2bb523a490ee0ffcb50497f1bd545823
.reloc 7168 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 5f80d85c841cb92922008f8ab01d2feb

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 3f01d54214498ebc0a194ba07c6560a9.
  • 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.