IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).dll threat report

MD5 aaf4ce19eff7db1b7bafd413496cda4f
Latest seen 2024-03-10 23:24:36 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:45 (8 years ago)
Size 108 KB
Publisher APN LLC
Product IDC Server Stub
Signed by APN LLC

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Ask. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.Ask
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-03-10 23:24:36 (2 years ago)
File hash
aaf4ce19eff7db1b7bafd413496cda4f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Ask.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-10 23:24:36 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC. Product metadata: IDC Server Stub.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. 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. 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.

IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IDC Server Stub. The reported company name is APN LLC. The current detection status is PUP.Ask, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-10 23:24:36 (2 years ago).

If IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).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.Ask.

Product Name: IDC Server Stub
Company Name: APN LLC
MD5: aaf4ce19eff7db1b7bafd413496cda4f
Size: 108 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:45 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-10 23:24:36 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.Ask (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-10 23:24:36 (2 years ago)
IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).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.

Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).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.

%localappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avira-v7\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avira-sp\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rjvuokscsdggmqnabbijvuouzsrznnzk\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-sp[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv76pbdxkwa.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7iqf2i13k.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\kmpv7-sp\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-st-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc

ThreatInfo has observed IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).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.

IdcSrvStub.dll
A0244044.dll
A0243993.dll
A0410434.dll
A0417758.dll
A0154991.dll
A0154985.dll
A0154940.dll
IdcSrvStub.dll.vir
IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 13.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 48.5%
Windows 10 39.5%
Windows 8.1 6.4%
Windows XP 2.9%
Windows 8 1.8%
Windows Vista 0.5%
Windows Server 2003 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).dll is Windows 7 with 48.5% 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.

IdcSrvStub (2018_07_01 00_31_02 UTC).dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00004a4c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 68608 07d4597966ca4a6a00e2009eeb3d6b89
.rdata 24576 c99582dd87287613d228fc700dc69f7c
.data 5120 0f652b968a415f1467ec7bc832ce58fa
.rsrc 1536 7c909ee1b1097cfd28aa4fb37aebbc53
.reloc 5120 61a744a2e088ac4609c32f1271512ab1

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.

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