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openssl.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c83c031e79b4610f1ce6810c3af3e749
Latest seen 2024-03-26 23:06:49 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-11 10:24:12 (6 years ago)
Size 839 KB
Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-04-11 10:24:12 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-26 23:06:49 (2 years ago).

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

openssl.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-26 23:06:49 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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

MD5: c83c031e79b4610f1ce6810c3af3e749
Size: 839 KB
First Published: 2020-04-11 10:24:12 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-26 23:06:49 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-26 23:06:49 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on openssl.exe 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%\intervpn\intervpn\intervpn
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\orange defender antivirus\openvpn

ThreatInfo has observed openssl.exe 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 openssl.exe across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 33.3% 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 61.5%
Windows 7 38.5%

The most common operating system signal for openssl.exe is Windows 10 with 61.5% 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

openssl.exe 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 0x000014e0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 586752

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

.text 341504 bytes · 58.2% of section data
MD5 943aeb3cc65365a98c0e9f31d5dae216
.data 9728 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 69837642947b079e8975724f327f1b0c
.rdata 105984 bytes · 18.1% of section data
MD5 0f43910e682491a7c4e993cfa6b4e202
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c01adef5956a9d0b0ddb8579c06e1483
.idata 38912 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 edfbde33bd9d8267d2760c1723c17202
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7382017d04682103db005e1d19b1cbc9
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4fd1a652b5b03661646ee39f445e5db4
.reloc 23552 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 11d0daee31acff837eb2848f80d66846
/4 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1381078b4038209b217cfbc11fb66550
/19 43008 bytes · 7.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e5eafbeef818f5f9eb97a9e50c2e37b3
/31 7168 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7df42a7d0aba6483cc05bc2e2165c371
/45 6144 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 84bc115c5d9bcb128c84bd913b24f99e
/57 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3bfdc35a5f9bf5399029e4abe73a9e71
/70 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 24edca32bf84572587e126e253cbc3d8
/81 4096 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6b219f303f7694de0b055c160f7a5ed0
/92 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1b79c9c597c82a3954a6a1d536b13f63

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 c83c031e79b4610f1ce6810c3af3e749.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.