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libeay32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3cb75e392817c84f733abcf58437e1ad
Latest seen 2022-02-24 23:37:49 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-10 13:51:59 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net>
Product OpenSSL
Signed by Blueroad Technologies Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-10 13:51:59 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-24 23:37:49 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net>. Product metadata: OpenSSL.

Digital signature

Signed by Blueroad Technologies Limited. 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

libeay32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with OpenSSL. The reported company name is GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net>. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-24 23:37:49 (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: OpenSSL
Company Name: GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net>
MD5: 3cb75e392817c84f733abcf58437e1ad
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-12-10 13:51:59 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-24 23:37:49 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-24 23:37:49 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Blueroad Technologies Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on libeay32.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%
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\wfrvvnmt

ThreatInfo has observed libeay32.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 libeay32.dll across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 16.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 16.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libeay32.dll is Windows 10 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

libeay32.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 0x00001060
Image base 0x63080000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1176576

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

.text 792064 bytes · 67.3% of section data
MD5 2703947004b79387474a2179ea7bf733
.data 58880 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 58ebd1a56d8be2052b220b861a1cec44
.rdata 174080 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 6a207505a006091cec6a84847dbb8b21
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 91648 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 b86a7cb32542f6e1f8f506fa89e0ab37
.idata 3584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 9cf578bf65ef96c4389224e2f87098e7
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 1f5af08f7d3dc83621dc1f1bb25f281b
.reloc 42496 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 8cd4fccc6d73c4d2999ad49c72e97257

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 3cb75e392817c84f733abcf58437e1ad.
  • 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.