GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

CommonForms.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Outbyte File reputation report
MD5 00a4309c3545cb7a10a4a5f90e37067c
Latest seen 2024-05-10 23:01:25 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-30 23:02:14 (2 years ago)
Size 407 KB
Publisher Outbyte
Product Shared Library
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Outbyte
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-05-10 23:01:25 (2 years ago)
File hash
00a4309c3545cb7a10a4a5f90e37067c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Outbyte.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-30 23:02:14 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-10 23:01:25 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Outbyte. Product metadata: Shared Library.

Digital signature

Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

CommonForms.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shared Library. The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is PUP.Outbyte, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-10 23:01:25 (2 years ago).

If CommonForms.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Outbyte.

File Details

Product Name: Shared Library
Company Name: Outbyte
MD5: 00a4309c3545cb7a10a4a5f90e37067c
Size: 407 KB
First Published: 2024-03-30 23:02:14 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-10 23:01:25 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.Outbyte (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-10 23:01:25 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

CommonForms.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Overview

Signed By: Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on CommonForms.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%
%programfiles%\outbyte

ThreatInfo has observed CommonForms.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.

Geography:

2 observed countries
50.0%
50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Venezuela with 50.0% 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 50.0%
Windows 10 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for CommonForms.dll is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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

CommonForms.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000206dc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 397312

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

.text 126976 bytes · 32.0% of section data
MD5 aba3e9d60d9786613564e58872535837
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30cfe6e63370510640c5106fa7e815e9
.data 2560 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 61acfa2c3a94e4a371657e5e1ae83b5f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 56832 bytes · 14.3% of section data
MD5 1e28183a2a9d95558b05d053651a41da
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 713935000006f935183640b84fd48420
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 12800 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 7d5f276e2c49505a20ac2758fa17d98b
.rsrc 100352 bytes · 25.3% of section data
MD5 8b67f6dc992eaf2d4993934f6e3d0041
.xdata 94720 bytes · 23.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 335e683dbb3e9d0b8496ac2b4ee5ea1d

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Outbyte

This report identifies CommonForms.dll by MD5 00a4309c3545cb7a10a4a5f90e37067c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 00a4309c3545cb7a10a4a5f90e37067c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.