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A0054957.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fc2d8a4a05e229caa23f57a4143eb558
Latest seen 2025-05-20 23:01:05 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 15:11:11 (9 years ago)
Size 530 KB
Publisher APN
Product IdcSrv
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 15:11:11 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-05-20 23:01:05 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: IdcSrv.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

A0054957.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IdcSrv. The reported company name is APN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-05-20 23:01:05 (a year 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.

Product Name: IdcSrv
Company Name: APN
MD5: fc2d8a4a05e229caa23f57a4143eb558
Size: 530 KB
First Published: 2017-05-28 15:11:11 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-05-20 23:01:05 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-05-20 23:01:05 (a year ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on A0054957.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-sp[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-st-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv79mfmxuw4.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7xl7vuqg5.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[4].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%localappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc

ThreatInfo has observed A0054957.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.

IdcSrv_x64.dll A0245911.dll IDC7E1E.tmp A0054957.dll

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.

Windows 7 78.7%
Windows 8.1 12.2%
Windows 10 6.1%
Windows 8 1.8%
Windows Vista 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for A0054957.dll is Windows 7 with 78.7% 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.

A0054957.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00055dcc
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 535552

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

.text 421376 bytes · 78.7% of section data
MD5 939b81eb25c4bb5c39873b4b487d0d09
.rdata 70656 bytes · 13.2% of section data
MD5 70f616ac92308b71d543645c37b3adfa
.data 20480 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 f84b92a0412f2822fe0b99031d48a79f
.pdata 17408 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 7c60a86a60cf03fb2c7da4ba6599be85
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 b5c54737f2397c5d709b59b7ebe6ee1e
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 2ec6d146245d78a6d9245ca35b27ce1f

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 fc2d8a4a05e229caa23f57a4143eb558.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.