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swscale-5.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0d7a6f9c06317e72eab6549ca1fce7da
Latest seen 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-04-17 23:33:53 (4 years ago)
Size 526 KB
Publisher FFmpeg Project
Product FFmpeg
Signed by ORANGE VIEW LIMITED

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-04-17 23:33:53 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FFmpeg Project. Product metadata: FFmpeg.

Digital signature

Signed by ORANGE VIEW 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

swscale-5.dll 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 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks 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: 0d7a6f9c06317e72eab6549ca1fce7da
Size: 526 KB
First Published: 2022-04-17 23:33:53 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-10 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: ORANGE VIEW LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on swscale-5.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%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.1
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.3
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.4
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.1
%sysdrive%\programmi\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.1

ThreatInfo has observed swscale-5.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 swscale-5.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 13.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.9% 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 93.1%
Windows 7 2.9%
Windows 8.1 2.9%
Windows XP 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for swscale-5.dll is Windows 10 with 93.1% 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-5.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 0x00001400
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 521216

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

.text 489984 bytes · 94.0% of section data
MD5 eb15edb7249abfa041b665429f160c47
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 98d06e3fbf53e0d45b3f183a21549b62
.rdata 16384 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 c7d5245d7a28e17e5b6bba3fdf1998bb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 5ef7fc7415cfe8a4da677177e274ea3d
.idata 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 3dd9cd2b39a5c64dc76bc309852f00fa
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b05780a4a8c4cac3bda217dc8909fb71
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 879c9c655363edf685c1da18654ff853
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7942bdf0452c761696c98d77380ce876
.reloc 9216 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 52839e531df28923bf171c2ddc1c67e7

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 0d7a6f9c06317e72eab6549ca1fce7da.
  • 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.