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libpkcs11-helper-1.dll.0.old file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 02037c2669b216f5cd221b36da22682b
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:47:25 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (9 years ago)
Size 110 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 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:47:25 (3 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.

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

libpkcs11-helper-1.dll.0.old 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 2023-04-09 23:47:25 (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

Product Name: pkcs11-helper
Company Name: OpenSC Project
MD5: 02037c2669b216f5cd221b36da22682b
Size: 110 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:47:25 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:47:25 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on libpkcs11-helper-1.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 libpkcs11-helper-1.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
libpkcs11-helper-1.dll libpkcs11-helper-1.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen libpkcs11-helper-1.dll.0.old across 68 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 24.8%
Low High activity

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 libpkcs11-helper-1.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

libpkcs11-helper-1.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 0x645c0000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 98304

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

.text 62976 bytes · 64.1% of section data
MD5 1cc88edcfbc7340bca02583f07a80edb
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 74ac3e4a42525b058f6af7ba9393977e
.rdata 22016 bytes · 22.4% of section data
MD5 53e6c561c312eb38ad7f0c0a1b9ba257
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 3072 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 f3af458e259f89994d173b9f891a95bf
.idata 3072 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 6de4d8012def7e502a0b065dff7b259d
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 ee3cb7be03a099269f1a75101ef14f2c
.tls 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 c4b248e9eb10b185bc437a4acaf3f5cb
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 7c0f51641fb80be05f812aa084c44a31
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 a2f172e3c47421c994d7b59ee757d4a8

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 02037c2669b216f5cd221b36da22682b.
  • 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.