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libcurl-4.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aab5aca37fc75e28c33f97505fe996e2
Latest seen 2024-04-29 23:02:10 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 11:17:50 (9 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by Digiarty, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 11:17:50 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-29 23:02:10 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Digiarty, 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

libcurl-4.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-29 23:02:10 (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

MD5: aab5aca37fc75e28c33f97505fe996e2
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 11:17:50 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-29 23:02:10 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-29 23:02:10 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Digiarty, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on libcurl-4.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%\winx_dvd_copy_pro
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed libcurl-4.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 libcurl-4.dll across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 51.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 51.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 67.6%
Windows 10 32.4%

The most common operating system signal for libcurl-4.dll is Windows 7 with 67.6% 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-4.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 0x00001058
Image base 0x70800000

PE Sections:

Sections 20
Raw data 2198528

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

.text 1518080 bytes · 69.0% of section data
MD5 c57a8325130e93d606525a1e6b97ffb5
.data 41472 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 5a78ffb9e8239c7e72405501276ede97
.rdata 286208 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 62c462f4d979f0681b7d4dba8c9fecc4
/4 265728 bytes · 12.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30ba5dcf825c8b119240c295ab8bf059
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9784077bb0fff7c22d8be262f2f31ea0
.idata 5120 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 951291efb6b82befe44c2ea45bd6d9d0
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6abce23e9892675231f62972e222119a
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 334b457b7715f808e07e9018af5a7b53
.reloc 53760 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 aba41c469ebbffdaa2242723481d5a5f
/14 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 afd65a14352446c9f39939c37e732e11
/29 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 13f25e2fa088e8bc7c0eda9a40475b9d
/45 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2cd3d68ec7cc8b2ae6a9798f65a00123
/61 10240 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a890ba395810aa1cd1532502d8d1cbef
/73 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 865e67735a8e7d1573eb2059026e811f
/87 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 faf76c4808c62b86b44b002f7d820f74
/99 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2997042c1fa84f998b66282956c21cd3
/112 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 763768433748e645d6156bf45f5a0000
/123 4096 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4a1f87b9e69938d3ca64fe30f818ff25
/134 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d4bd60595680908de6ae7ba04367ba71

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 aab5aca37fc75e28c33f97505fe996e2.
  • 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.