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libGLESv2.dll.quarantined threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WebDiscoverBrowser. 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.WebDiscoverBrowser
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-03-18 23:01:33 (a year ago)
- File hash
- aa8e870fe8aefaccbd0517dc2b32b4bb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebDiscoverBrowser, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-10-29 00:08:13 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-18 23:01:33 (a year ago).
Product metadata: ANGLE libGLESv2 Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by Web Discover. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
libGLESv2.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ANGLE libGLESv2 Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is PUP.WebDiscoverBrowser, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-18 23:01:33 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If libGLESv2.dll.quarantined 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.WebDiscoverBrowser.
File Details
| Product Name: | ANGLE libGLESv2 Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | aa8e870fe8aefaccbd0517dc2b32b4bb |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-10-29 00:08:13 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-18 23:01:33 (a year ago) |
| Status: | PUP.WebDiscoverBrowser (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-18 23:01:33 (a year ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Web Discover |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on libGLESv2.dll.quarantined 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%\webdiscoverbrowser\3.210.2\59.0.3043.0 |
| %localappdata%\webdiscoverbrowser\3.210.2\59.0.3043.0 |
| %programfiles%\webdiscoverbrowser\3.226.2\59.0.3043.0 |
| %programfiles%\webdiscoverbrowser\3.210.2 |
| %localappdata%\webdiscoverbrowser\3.210.2 |
ThreatInfo has observed libGLESv2.dll.quarantined 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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen libGLESv2.dll.quarantined across 12 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 64.6% 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 libGLESv2.dll.quarantined is Windows 10 with 82.9% 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
libGLESv2.dll.quarantined 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.
5068bc47368219799cc70711aeef2a4b
9e47782fee24d608251de4ce1a1b5e7b
b1056f3a83c258d21a93a329e1b4d1a2
8e3343efa9afc26ac6caf49228cbe049
3955390960c465bca53ba1ca63475329
b95e2f61c3038daac4192f093be23b7a
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.WebDiscoverBrowser
This report identifies libGLESv2.dll.quarantined by MD5 aa8e870fe8aefaccbd0517dc2b32b4bb. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.