GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
compat.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-09-21 23:10:23 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-21 23:10:23 (3 years ago).
Signed by INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS GRUP SRL. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
compat.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-21 23:10:23 (3 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: | ef6daa9454646f02452e457f4dabcc1b |
| Size: | 1019 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-09-21 23:10:23 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-09-21 23:10:23 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-09-21 23:10:23 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS GRUP SRL |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on compat.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed compat.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen compat.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Rwanda with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for compat.dll 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.
Analysis
compat.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
da46a3e87c7d4e58145f6ece4e1eb0eb
3ae40cf243dfd33867bc114e953a97ce
bad71932b66d6a1cef4337f91b4c4e60
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
38cd6322e13ef69b69eb64160956b951
0fc7d516122ab290f4464d5875f680c5
abc90fcace339c89d5bf59d57f0f9a4f
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
cfe2310fd13ddd1cf3d8e6373b223276
d90b3a4156325b873b5fcab795e958a9
14d8b417d4d418ffa5de770457cd9b86
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.