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WZSEPE32.EXE file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 dfdcafe64b30223fc5d5807762157fc4
Latest seen 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago)
Size 390 KB
Publisher WinZip Computing
Signed by Corel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WinZip Computing. Product metadata: WinZip Self-Extractor.

Digital signature

Signed by Corel Corporation. 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. 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.

WZSEPE32.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip Self-Extractor. The reported company name is WinZip Computing. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 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.

Product Name: WinZip Self-Extractor
Company Name: WinZip Computing
MD5: dfdcafe64b30223fc5d5807762157fc4
Size: 390 KB
First Published: 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Corel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on WZSEPE32.EXE 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.

%programfiles%\windowsapps

ThreatInfo has observed WZSEPE32.EXE 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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WZSEPE32.EXE is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

WZSEPE32.EXE 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 0x0000d523
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 385536

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

.text 253440 bytes · 65.7% of section data
MD5 b96ee425be3acc82e73b0c8fa5653c6f
.rdata 88064 bytes · 22.8% of section data
MD5 f9f8838cfe85e155cc9e13b4b09c3b16
.data 7680 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 a1a2f3c065cfe96b7571b6e18bd325e1
.rsrc 16896 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 0d0f09ea42d7e55ec3469246d706a37f
.reloc 19456 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 2f8c8b1f34b9f6f9102300d5b9644bb7

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 dfdcafe64b30223fc5d5807762157fc4.
  • 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.