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libeay32 (1).dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1e8bd34482311e751aa976ea6c95d176
Latest seen 2021-10-16 20:26:35 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 18:07:36 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
Product The OpenSSL Toolkit

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 18:07:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-16 20:26:35 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

libeay32 (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, http://www.openssl.org/. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-16 20:26:35 (4 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 OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
MD5: 1e8bd34482311e751aa976ea6c95d176
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-25 18:07:36 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-16 20:26:35 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-16 20:26:35 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%localappdata%
%appdata%\taskmgr\win32
%appdata%\windows\system32\recovery
%sysdrive%\sysdata
%appdata%\gpvbfpjzmlwbistebndrvfwnnirsqmmh
%appdata%\appdata
%appdata%\pjfnochayxeotjejdppdeoqnbasofvuh
%commonappdata%\windows
%appdata%
%programfiles%\windows media player\medbin

ThreatInfo has observed libeay32 (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.

File Names:

2 observed names
libeay32.dll libeay32 (1).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 libeay32 (1).dll across 32 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 22.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 22.5% 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 48.6%
Windows 10 43.5%
Windows 8.1 3.3%
Windows 8 2.8%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for libeay32 (1).dll is Windows 7 with 48.6% 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

libeay32 (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 0x000a7ff0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1170432

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

.text 777728 bytes · 66.4% of section data
MD5 a47427def5b7763c92d2305c0dae0aab
.rdata 326656 bytes · 27.9% of section data
MD5 4193e7b38407152262c3d2c35feeac75
.data 24064 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 5240b8c8a65ad16171a26b891fee418e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0c10cf218b50434c2b642849d4bd5ff7
.reloc 40448 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 042709d34e25952121280599762f20e3

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 1e8bd34482311e751aa976ea6c95d176.
  • 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.