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libpng12-0.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 92b679949eb4c57d6ee8145f95f86a23
Latest seen 2021-07-07 20:38:47 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-25 16:36:06 (8 years ago)
Size 177 KB
Signed by Jernej Simoncic

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-25 16:36:06 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-07 20:38:47 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Jernej Simoncic. 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.

libpng12-0.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-07 20:38:47 (4 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.

MD5: 92b679949eb4c57d6ee8145f95f86a23
Size: 177 KB
First Published: 2017-07-25 16:36:06 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-07 20:38:47 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-07 20:38:47 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Jernej Simoncic
Status: Valid

The signature on libpng12-0.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.

%programfiles%\gimpshop\bin
%programfiles%\gimpshop\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins
%programfiles%\gimpshop
%programfiles%\gimpshop\lib\gimp\2.0

ThreatInfo has observed libpng12-0.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.

Windows 10 78.6%
Windows 7 21.4%

The most common operating system signal for libpng12-0.dll is Windows 10 with 78.6% 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.

libpng12-0.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 0x00001060
Image base 0x69c80000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 175616

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

.text 146944 bytes · 83.7% of section data
MD5 218fb90bc09dbc9abed3b2df26c9d175
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 987fae9fe1ff1d650a5c533207d32086
.rdata 13824 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 1300d813781ac19489a2f88a9a5a4fea
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 10240 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 48146f334a16adce3fc966b444220160
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 8fc44d65f7d66b94e88ae8bd56938625
.reloc 2560 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 99812f524f140001a0bae9a0e9b67722

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 92b679949eb4c57d6ee8145f95f86a23.
  • 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.