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libcurl(49).dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a570666f0655a1e03f9f837099c92630
Latest seen 2023-07-26 23:21:03 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 14:09:48 (9 years ago)
Size 291 KB
Publisher The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/
Product The cURL library

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 14:09:48 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:21:03 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/. Product metadata: The cURL library.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

libcurl(49).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The cURL library. The reported company name is The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-26 23:21:03 (2 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

Product Name: The cURL library
Company Name: The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/
MD5: a570666f0655a1e03f9f837099c92630
Size: 291 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 14:09:48 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-26 23:21:03 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-26 23:21:03 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\qksee
%programfiles%\uncheckit
%programfiles%\winzipper
%programfiles%\app_00000000
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac
%programfiles%\picexa
%programfiles%\unkbackup7z_00000001
%programfiles%\unkbackup7z_00000000
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\elex-tech\yac
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed libcurl(49).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.

File Names:

6 observed names
libcurl.dll libcurl(176).dll libcurl(166).dll libcurl(157).dll libcurl(23).dll libcurl(49).dll

This 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 libcurl(49).dll across 35 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Turkey
Share 12.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 12.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 62.4%
Windows XP 14.1%
Windows 10 9.0%
Windows 8.1 9.0%
Windows 8 4.3%
Windows Vista 0.8%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for libcurl(49).dll is Windows 7 with 62.4% 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

libcurl(49).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 0x0003aa3f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 296960

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

.text 238080 bytes · 80.2% of section data
MD5 746e8416d1aea976b284c1dbb643f1e4
.rdata 44544 bytes · 15.0% of section data
MD5 2be4de72148e0a0a7568e9542887ab31
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 12930b2c6ca8514f67c992d2b63a81c5
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 efcafbb693a3ff21111fcfc6da668b46
.reloc 12288 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 c9f286555e7a2eda77de957db451fd27

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 a570666f0655a1e03f9f837099c92630.
  • 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.