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libcrypto-1_1.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b9eb6a8ac15e8eee936d994bc87f9d5e
Latest seen 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago)
First seen 2022-07-28 23:39:57 (3 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/
Product The OpenSSL Toolkit
Signed by OpenVPN Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-07-28 23:39:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/. Product metadata: The OpenSSL Toolkit.

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN 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

libcrypto-1_1.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The OpenSSL Toolkit. The reported company name is The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 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

Product Name: The OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/
MD5: b9eb6a8ac15e8eee936d994bc87f9d5e
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2022-07-28 23:39:57 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on libcrypto-1_1.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%\totalav
%programfiles%\scanguard
%programfiles%\pcprotect
%programfiles%\totalav\openvpn
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\6_2_121\extracted\openvpn
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\6_2_121\prev\openvpn

ThreatInfo has observed libcrypto-1_1.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 libcrypto-1_1.dll across 37 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 23.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 23.1% 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 95.3%
Windows 7 2.8%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.9%
Windows 8.1 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for libcrypto-1_1.dll is Windows 10 with 95.3% 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

libcrypto-1_1.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 0x00001400
Image base 0x6b400000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 2817536

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

.text 1986560 bytes · 70.5% of section data
MD5 ee864aeb06af7b70b06fd93e4d5acc30
.data 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 e82280e9261bdbe25163784d72b9e38f
.rdata 396800 bytes · 14.1% of section data
MD5 15b9af16ea977898ea6611b9ab6f41a2
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 131584 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 c6b7efbe47fc747c94b009e9045bd436
.idata 4608 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 253ca3582c2d5c257430d33bb36e2546
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b6e6aa90ab8b2cd4863957c571998f99
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f9058f3c952a4ef58bb5b59fed34988f
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 cdd1feb3f33e025889f7784becfe1aad
.reloc 59392 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 318afcebe921b5f3573c2d5b595e8cb8
/4 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f29beb6a12bb4701692a2d64f833d933
/19 209920 bytes · 7.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7264af6dba70bed9026d216ace58e750
/31 7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3b5092eb6c629fb7372742aabfe1c72e
/45 7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3d4b73efabc9247b4ccc3ee450b5044f
/57 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f63b991c513b95bd1204798184851085
/70 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 66ecf4ef15b4eca7531fc70d6a911b7c
/81 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77ebbd3a8d03a723f8d592395eb1179e
/92 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c19c2405743470e1298ae984d959dba

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 b9eb6a8ac15e8eee936d994bc87f9d5e.
  • 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.