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A0004971.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a21948268ef39a27ca25f3d6e240c46e
Latest seen 2023-10-30 23:18:21 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-03 07:06:44 (8 years ago)
Size 498 KB
Signed by Beijing VSK Soft Development Co.,Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-03 07:06:44 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-30 23:18:21 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Beijing VSK Soft Development Co.,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

A0004971.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-30 23:18:21 (2 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

MD5: a21948268ef39a27ca25f3d6e240c46e
Size: 498 KB
First Published: 2018-02-03 07:06:44 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-10-30 23:18:21 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-10-30 23:18:21 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Beijing VSK Soft Development Co.,Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on A0004971.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%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{9dfbfec4-f36b-491f-9af7-d451c1b6449d}
%sysdrive%\dll_portable
%sysdrive%\портативные программы\dll suite 9.0.0.14 + portable\dllsuite.9.0.0.14.portable\dllsuite.9.0.0.14.port
%sysdrive%\software\dllsuite.9.0.0.14.portable
%sysdrive%\progs\dll suite 9.0.0.13+portable\dllsuite.9.0.0.13.portable
%desktop%\portable\2 sistema registro\dll suite v9.0.0.13 portable\app
%profile%\downloads\compressed\dllsuite.9.0.0.14.portable.karanpc\dllsuite.9.0.0.14.portable.karanpc
%sysdrive%\nouveaux logiciels re\dllsuite.9.0.0.14.portable.karanpc
%profile%\downloads\pentium usb-stick 2017 portable - filecrypt.cc\programme\dll suite 9.0.0.13\app

ThreatInfo has observed A0004971.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.

File Names:

3 observed names
sqlite3.dll A0527098.dll A0004971.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen A0004971.dll across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 29.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 29.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 47.1%
Windows 10 39.9%
Windows 8.1 5.9%
Windows XP 4.2%
Windows 8 2.5%
Windows Vista 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for A0004971.dll is Windows 7 with 47.1% 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

A0004971.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x60900000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 419328

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

.text 387584 bytes · 92.4% of section data
MD5 9e77476e9a5ab853228c1b362e68c75c
.data 3072 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 24bf441ff7b4690949b8dd2dece75162
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 5632 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 4056b9b72eab8ca0c874c7da57316641
.idata 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 76f49359eacb138debf1180852dc2a07
.reloc 8704 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 fb0794de2575a274681e4774cf844e19
.stab 6656 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 170c0b9578b9fc42d3c6f5c127c0e871
.stabstr 5632 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c8aec0fffaba36383e8dce78f699c692

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 a21948268ef39a27ca25f3d6e240c46e.
  • 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.