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libssl32.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-04-04 20:17:19 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 159fab8ca040c18beac78aa77e141197
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-10-19 06:07:38 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-04 20:17:19 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net>. Product metadata: OpenSSL.
Signed by Dalian CZUR TECH CO., LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
libssl32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with OpenSSL. The reported company name is GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net>. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-04 20:17:19 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If libssl32.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | OpenSSL |
| Company Name: | GnuWin32 <http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net> |
| MD5: | 159fab8ca040c18beac78aa77e141197 |
| Size: | 235 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-10-19 06:07:38 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-04-04 20:17:19 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-04-04 20:17:19 (5 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Dalian CZUR TECH CO., LTD. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on libssl32.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed libssl32.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 libssl32.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Korea, Republic of with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for libssl32.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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
libssl32.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8d1b37f5c3efcdad2e5b42824b38c039
f3c1caf6f7dd17288f1f2d84fe30b023
db8fde6a2fb36ec8d07d97e83a0d6df5
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
5f00a42c9a714e821fcf219c6c04515b
7bcb8883b463c7d190764b3ff669612b
b0c7bf16bdd6c94109d9f470b4e264d1
8f7a656f23790d9748c31a1cf4a11eec
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Gen
This report identifies libssl32.dll by MD5 159fab8ca040c18beac78aa77e141197. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.