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libpkcs11-helper-1.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5e12d4d264ba957604e80ebbb436c61b
Latest seen 2026-02-05 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
First seen 2022-07-28 23:13:19 (3 years ago)
Size 123 KB
Publisher OpenSC Project
Product pkcs11-helper
Signed by OpenVPN Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-07-28 23:13:19 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:13 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN 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 2026-02-05 23:01:13 (3 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: pkcs11-helper
Company Name: OpenSC Project
MD5: 5e12d4d264ba957604e80ebbb436c61b
Size: 123 KB
First Published: 2022-07-28 23:13:19 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-05 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-05 23:01:13 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN 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%\totalav
%programfiles%\scanguard
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_17_470\extracted
%programfiles%\pcprotect
%programfiles%\totalav\openvpn
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\6_2_121\prev\openvpn
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\6_2_121\extracted\openvpn

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 35 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 26.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 26.9% 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 95.3%
Windows 7 2.8%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.9%
Windows 8.1 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for libpkcs11-helper-1.dll is Windows 10 with 95.3% 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 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 0x00001400
Image base 0x647c0000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 112640

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

.text 74752 bytes · 66.4% of section data
MD5 286ef64fd7a75d2f63d08cf632341994
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 5e6b714fa3c3654bd77cb4a28b29de65
.rdata 23040 bytes · 20.5% of section data
MD5 79895c8776afe4cbb50db0d3f419efcb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 3072 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 ab5de987ae1c2df0915fd48168e1b4bf
.idata 4096 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 63a7a3c9bb3098ef57f0fb4c047e2967
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 ebf65858861c62aa8d1f6290c62a7d38
.tls 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 92de213a1d1d82d941052f3ca9d602dd
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 1913f78d863905840ee1cbefc1035ba3
.reloc 4608 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 9176dc66a4155e7184c4d80ebfec85ef

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 5e12d4d264ba957604e80ebbb436c61b.
  • 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.