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liblzo2-2.dll.0.old file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ab9de5a70a4a90bae74718a82c459573
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:53:47 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (8 years ago)
Size 171 KB
Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:53:47 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.. 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

liblzo2-2.dll.0.old is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:53:47 (3 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: ab9de5a70a4a90bae74718a82c459573
Size: 171 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:53:47 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:53:47 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on liblzo2-2.dll.0.old 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%\scanguard\ovpn
%programfiles%\totalav\ovpn
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\scanguard\ovpn
%programfiles%\pcprotect
%programfiles%\scanguard
%programfiles%\totalav
%programfiles%\scanguard\updates\scanguard-4.4.12
%programfiles%\scanguard\updates\scanguard-1.36.98
%sysdrive%\programmi\totalav
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\totalav

ThreatInfo has observed liblzo2-2.dll.0.old 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
liblzo2-2.dll liblzo2-2.dll.0.old

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.

Geography:

68 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 24.8% 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 73.1%
Windows 7 19.2%
Windows 8.1 4.8%
Windows 8 1.6%
Windows XP 0.8%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for liblzo2-2.dll.0.old is Windows 10 with 73.1% 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

liblzo2-2.dll.0.old 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 0x00001420
Image base 0x6cb80000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 163328

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

.text 151040 bytes · 92.5% of section data
MD5 23fce919be854aacfb5795ace97f48d9
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 d8b93a72fa959a7ee1beb27d8449443f
.rdata 4096 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 b953a74ef206231bd1dbddfad2947612
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 4096 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 dbddbeb4dae00fdeab4c6d14c1051ed7
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 28f3ca2db9bd63bc27835b53f9bf039e
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 427314bc6babe374ebb7f3b551d17fb6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 eb4232b89e75688057c47919b77d0731
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 cedba404497a1659d54d51867ecb4a91

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 ab9de5a70a4a90bae74718a82c459573.
  • 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.