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libcurl.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9072d7763cadb7857b1a3fd5b33ab9b6
Latest seen 2024-11-28 23:00:54 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-11-07 07:08:25 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher The curl library, https://curl.haxx.se/
Product The curl library
Signed by Link64 GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-11-07 07:08:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-28 23:00:54 (a year ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Link64 GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The curl library. The reported company name is The curl library, https://curl.haxx.se/. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-28 23:00:54 (a year 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, https://curl.haxx.se/
MD5: 9072d7763cadb7857b1a3fd5b33ab9b6
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-11-07 07:08:25 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-28 23:00:54 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-28 23:00:54 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Link64 GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on libcurl.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:

%commonappdata%\videodownloaderultimatewinapp
%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed libcurl.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:

2 observed names
libcurl.dll libcurl.dll.quarantined

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.dll.quarantined across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 22.2% 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 80.0%
Windows 8.1 13.3%
Windows 7 6.7%

The most common operating system signal for libcurl.dll.quarantined is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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.

Analysis

libcurl.dll.quarantined 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 0x00111343
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1875968

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

.text 1468928 bytes · 78.3% of section data
MD5 d3d377a6d9ab7e63e3dfeda3be2a5967
.rdata 307712 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 9449d5b2a9c51371a5564a8bc22abb3d
.data 37888 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 7cdeb36fe7eb7aed4e2d6dae5b5a88bc
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 173891f7126a51b43e1a2126c3c934ef
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 aaeef106581a287241e37810bf3cdb2e
.reloc 59392 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 a238aa266707b7846537ba403f331582

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 9072d7763cadb7857b1a3fd5b33ab9b6.
  • 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.