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libpkcs11-helper-1.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7578cb46e21e85da20490f4e78f83619
Latest seen 2026-01-27 23:00:51 (4 months ago)
First seen 2018-10-30 18:15:16 (7 years ago)
Size 112 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 2018-10-30 18:15:16 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-27 23:00:51 (4 months 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 2026-01-27 23:00:51 (4 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: 7578cb46e21e85da20490f4e78f83619
Size: 112 KB
First Published: 2018-10-30 18:15:16 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-27 23:00:51 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-27 23:00:51 (4 months 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%\totalav
%programfiles%\scanguard
%programfiles%\pcprotect
%programfiles%\totalav\updates\totalav-4.14.31
%programfiles%\totalav\updates\totalav-5.5.83
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\totalav
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_5_83\extracted
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_5_83\prev

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

Top country United States
Share 15.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 15.2% 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 81.9%
Windows 7 12.6%
Windows 8.1 4.0%
Windows 8 0.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.3%
Windows Server 2016 0.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.3%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows XP 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for libpkcs11-helper-1.dll is Windows 10 with 81.9% 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 100864

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

.text 64512 bytes · 64.0% of section data
MD5 ba4fb3f7bfaf39cccedd1f5c9045a796
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 d34f212258d95a04a821f22cf3adf4fe
.rdata 22528 bytes · 22.3% of section data
MD5 cf27d60c9eb7ef52d280e80c7450f5ee
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 3072 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 661b689feeb5f336e0f3e9dd2c5e0ffe
.idata 3584 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 3fc9794378a1fffdab4bc915b78cfbc6
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 54d6183e4cdc042182f39f723eae4913
.tls 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 2657515bede8f757ae3ea48bfba2229f
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 911d4adff7ee6666e6b1664e58b1b3ec
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 27fdd0c22f47e649b623a62b498e54a4

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 7578cb46e21e85da20490f4e78f83619.
  • 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.