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ext_x86.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5627ce03cda5546a942d264c76d6e49f
Latest seen 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
First seen 2017-08-27 10:05:15 (8 years ago)
Size 273 KB
Signed by Reason Software Company Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-27 10:05:15 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Reason Software Company Inc.. 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.

File context

ext_x86.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months 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: 5627ce03cda5546a942d264c76d6e49f
Size: 273 KB
First Published: 2017-08-27 10:05:15 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Reason Software Company Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on ext_x86.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%\bytefence\x86
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\bytefence\x86
%programfiles%\bytefence
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\bytefence
%commonappdata%\segurazo\b
%programfiles%\segurazo
%programfiles%\santivirus
%commonappdata%\santivirus\b
%programfiles%\digital communications\santivirus

ThreatInfo has observed ext_x86.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:

74 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 10.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 54.8%
Windows 7 32.6%
Windows 8.1 6.1%
Windows XP 5.1%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for ext_x86.dll is Windows 10 with 54.8% 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

ext_x86.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 0x0000ca2f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 266240

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

.text 178688 bytes · 67.1% of section data
MD5 54ee4c9cf6bcdbaf8234c8f892c04b82
.rdata 69120 bytes · 26.0% of section data
MD5 a2678a5b80244c7c6fd4f775cc653b68
.data 5632 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 87ba6b6e50ce0c3a6827ecc0ac8d8ad5
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c939f27861b4347de2078a12a07e50e
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c23d2715b42b072fcf86b2aa58807b56
.reloc 10752 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 7d61b12788a06d2f29126e28c7cac32e

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 5627ce03cda5546a942d264c76d6e49f.
  • 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.