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swscale-lav-3.dll.vir file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7cb2896f18fd76cde4d53e2b08ee4fa5
Latest seen 2026-03-24 23:00:36 (2 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:09 (8 years ago)
Size 511 KB
Publisher FFmpeg Project
Product FFmpeg
Signed by Digital Wave Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:09 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-24 23:00:36 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FFmpeg Project. Product metadata: FFmpeg.

Digital signature

Signed by Digital Wave Ltd. 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-lav-3.dll.vir 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 2026-03-24 23:00:36 (2 months 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: 7cb2896f18fd76cde4d53e2b08ee4fa5
Size: 511 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 08:10:09 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-24 23:00:36 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-24 23:00:36 (2 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Digital Wave Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on swscale-lav-3.dll.vir 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%\freecodecpack\lav
%sysdrive%\programmi\freecodecpack\lav
%sysdrive%\programas\freecodecpack\lav
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\freecodecpack\lav
%programfiles%\freecodecpack
%sysdrive%\programmi\freecodecpack
%sysdrive%\programme\freecodecpack
%sysdrive%\program\freecodecpack
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\freecodecpack

ThreatInfo has observed swscale-lav-3.dll.vir 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:

3 observed names
swscale-lav-3.dll swscale-lav-3.dll.quarantined swscale-lav-3.dll.vir

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.

Geography:

104 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 8.8% 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 57.3%
Windows 7 32.8%
Windows 8.1 7.1%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows Vista 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for swscale-lav-3.dll.vir is Windows 10 with 57.3% 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-lav-3.dll.vir 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 0x6f100000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 519680

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

.text 490496 bytes · 94.4% of section data
MD5 308ef0cea001d6f21063805fcdf50445
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4737b6bf4744f8f7176d3b0444cd1898
.rdata 14336 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 2484d1af06e02ad03e4ef52c00c468f6
.rodata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 52b569b74c67eabc7cfdb39564f42c1c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 5b6a961e473d2e36ce2b272ad6b985b4
.idata 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 387aa1054f260149d98ca66bd1ed7cc9
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c6930e0b9d042d3a39aaef1386eb2da6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 6773cda6bfb03caea2cafe49544cc72e
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bfcfa90f5b6d6d9ff55bd01d910cb37a
.reloc 8192 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 236e574fdb6fe3c20ae62ed9a6cd2887

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 7cb2896f18fd76cde4d53e2b08ee4fa5.
  • 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.