KrnlAPI.dll
The module KrnlAPI.dll has been detected as PUP.Gen
KrnlAPI.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database.
It is associated with KrnlAPI.
The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-12-23 23:01:18 (5 months ago).
If KrnlAPI.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: |
KrnlAPI |
| MD5: |
a83cc237d1329855e712d9a07fb3f3dd |
| Size: |
1 MB |
| First Published: |
2022-05-15 23:26:15 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: |
2025-12-23 23:01:18 (5 months ago) |
| Status: |
PUP.Gen (on last analysis) |
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| Analysis Date: |
2025-12-23 23:01:18 (5 months ago) |
| %desktop%\synapsex |
| %desktop%\synapsex |
| %desktop%\synapsex |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-12742211-1820476675-4041217414-1001 |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %desktop% |
| %desktop% |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2732113432-2500164492-3555940364-1001 |
ThreatInfo has observed KrnlAPI.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.
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26.0% |
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22.0% |
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6.0% |
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6.0% |
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6.0% |
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4.0% |
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4.0% |
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4.0% |
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4.0% |
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4.0% |
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2.0% |
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2.0% |
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2.0% |
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2.0% |
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2.0% |
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2.0% |
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2.0% |
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 26.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
| Windows 10 |
98.0% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
2.0% |
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The most common operating system signal for KrnlAPI.dll is Windows 10 with 98.0% 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
KrnlAPI.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.
| Subsystem: |
Windows CUI |
| PE Type: |
pe |
| OS Bitness: |
32 |
| Image Base: |
0x10000000 |
| Entry Address: |
0x00139012 |
| MVID: |
5ab12a3f-2902-4152-aebf-33a6601d7f12 |
| Typelib ID: |
c41dd02d-dfa7-4643-a17e-ee4fa716e15d |
| Name |
Size of data |
MD5 |
| .text |
1274368 |
d07ac8b03d31fe1fec511f739f57d137 |
| .rsrc |
1024 |
222681e13a59d32dae2b81288a9f63cc |
| .reloc |
512 |
c24f2605e3f53e028082935f9eb9b05b |
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.
