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libpkcs11-helper-1.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4f53937cc7a8b29dc2727926cc51c35e
Latest seen 2024-03-26 23:06:50 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-11 10:22:43 (6 years ago)
Size 120 KB
Publisher OpenSC Project
Product pkcs11-helper
Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-04-11 10:22:43 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-26 23:06:50 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: OpenSC Project. Product metadata: pkcs11-helper.

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.. 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

libpkcs11-helper-1.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with pkcs11-helper. The reported company name is OpenSC Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-26 23:06:50 (2 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: pkcs11-helper
Company Name: OpenSC Project
MD5: 4f53937cc7a8b29dc2727926cc51c35e
Size: 120 KB
First Published: 2020-04-11 10:22:43 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-26 23:06:50 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-26 23:06:50 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on libpkcs11-helper-1.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%\intervpn\intervpn\openvpn64
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\orange defender antivirus\openvpn64

ThreatInfo has observed libpkcs11-helper-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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen libpkcs11-helper-1.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 44.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 44.4% 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 77.8%
Windows 7 22.2%

The most common operating system signal for libpkcs11-helper-1.dll is Windows 10 with 77.8% 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

libpkcs11-helper-1.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001400
Image base 0x00000000645c0000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 108544

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

.text 69120 bytes · 63.7% of section data
MD5 f2d24641195a19a040108d1d1deee875
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 c7188c94d17ffa04ba889256d72ee974
.rdata 23552 bytes · 21.7% of section data
MD5 f0494b7e23a20b52ab7d761e4b033a14
.pdata 2560 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 90babdd81f3c4cfac8ef3757a6f7a31f
.xdata 2560 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d4b1bc63d8f5314f860da8faef516773
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 3072 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 7d046d9a04705ec1427bea3d0aeb490d
.idata 4096 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 22fa6e44902f115c95dab5fa8361f84b
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 1d3fc092ea99eeff86560f3f066c3bf8
.tls 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 2043da94d9bd313764a950e2e70d43d6
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 7815430f8868be4f5c08509e2087bc70
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 482734a36e027557a193fc37a7c1202f

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 4f53937cc7a8b29dc2727926cc51c35e.
  • 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.