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libassuan-0.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a2dd12a8ecef27ca0e524e9bb4bdb8f5
Latest seen 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago)
First seen 2024-02-11 23:21:45 (2 years ago)
Size 154 KB
Publisher g10 Code GmbH
Product Assuan
Signed by g10 Code GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-02-11 23:21:45 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: g10 Code GmbH. Product metadata: Assuan.

Digital signature

Signed by g10 Code GmbH. 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.

libassuan-0.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Assuan. The reported company name is g10 Code GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (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.

Product Name: Assuan
Company Name: g10 Code GmbH
MD5: a2dd12a8ecef27ca0e524e9bb4bdb8f5
Size: 154 KB
First Published: 2024-02-11 23:21:45 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago)
Signed By: g10 Code GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on libassuan-0.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.

%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed libassuan-0.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libassuan-0.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.

libassuan-0.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000013b0
Image base 0x65a80000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 140800

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

.text 107008 bytes · 76.0% of section data
MD5 2dae9d26abd2d2d21f3850cd27afa9f6
.data 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 bc5e7494f6330a4d2054e9e63b231045
.rdata 10752 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 476630addb96d7ccab1d9d4022c64a00
/4 9728 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6a7798e2b98b7ecb1c1a83de1b0156ad
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 3584 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 c1fa0eea60aa8527d7c3447957f8f800
.idata 3584 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 9048a5ad8e6bb18666a062b4690e9f87
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 cabe61f5ba8c6a27d5f5eedbcb66f3c6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 95298916a5568749d66bb5030af2573f
.reloc 3072 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 8bc8f4cd8fa97a20feeb61c1646413af

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 a2dd12a8ecef27ca0e524e9bb4bdb8f5.
  • 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.