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libcurlds.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-03-14 23:00:54 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-14 23:00:54 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/. Product metadata: The cURL library.
Signed by LionSea Software co., ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
libcurlds.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 2026-03-14 23:00:54 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | The cURL library |
| Company Name: | The cURL library, http://curl.haxx.se/ |
| MD5: | 54c796581eba01d9df105daa01b44210 |
| Size: | 346 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-14 23:00:54 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-14 23:00:54 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-14 23:00:54 (2 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | LionSea Software co., ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on libcurlds.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed libcurlds.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 libcurlds.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for libcurlds.dll is Windows 7 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.
Analysis
libcurlds.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a6e24886b0fcf2b75dcebff7810da580
2b4661e24b8a3a64c4deb8516833806d
12f609e3119504b5cd13667e65d0c110
a296d5de3f6ca27318370b25fab97884
13406478c842feb787cd372606e772ac
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.