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swscale-lav-4.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 65a7f29cce0a54d2c609e2bdb3e7a4cf
Latest seen 2022-08-25 23:14:25 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-22 12:03:38 (8 years ago)
Size 527 KB
Publisher FFmpeg Project
Product FFmpeg
Signed by Hendrik Leppkes

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-22 12:03:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-25 23:14:25 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FFmpeg Project. Product metadata: FFmpeg.

Digital signature

Signed by Hendrik Leppkes. 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-lav-4.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 2022-08-25 23:14:25 (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: FFmpeg
Company Name: FFmpeg Project
MD5: 65a7f29cce0a54d2c609e2bdb3e7a4cf
Size: 527 KB
First Published: 2017-08-22 12:03:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-25 23:14:25 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-25 23:14:25 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Hendrik Leppkes
Status: Valid

The signature on swscale-lav-4.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%\splitcam\dsfilters\lavfilters
%programfiles%\splitcam\dsfilters
%programfiles%\frol9999\player\filters
%programfiles%\software\note5\note5_5.1.4.36469\main

ThreatInfo has observed swscale-lav-4.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-lav-4.dll across 20 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 22.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 22.8% 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 67.9%
Windows 7 19.8%
Windows 8.1 11.1%
Windows Vista 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for swscale-lav-4.dll is Windows 10 with 67.9% 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

swscale-lav-4.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 0x000013e0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 533504

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

.text 503296 bytes · 94.3% of section data
MD5 dbfd0cbce72fca0464432ad86921b18e
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b65782da67ada0d97e50169d57f5fabd
.rdata 15360 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 d6c8e53bf124a4abab661b8d0c64c86e
.rodata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 52b569b74c67eabc7cfdb39564f42c1c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6b2ba3d27392ff16db2cf550f2ae6e8b
.idata 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 d79b9e1c04cf28b720a2076b8458118f
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5c91dba83ce6491a3a151950f91dfe9b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9cb32661a66c0fdbe6ce2103c8e39ad1
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bd5d4e779b5d6677b640a5c31387fcbc
.reloc 8704 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 5bdad0facbd08cd2d4294b4b5f98c7f2

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 65a7f29cce0a54d2c609e2bdb3e7a4cf.
  • 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.