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openssl.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ddb9aa27ddf2db12400c7ab4f4372404
Latest seen 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-11 10:18:15 (6 years ago)
Size 831 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 10:18:15 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (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 23:06:48 (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: ddb9aa27ddf2db12400c7ab4f4372404
Size: 831 KB
First Published: 2020-04-11 10:18:15 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (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\openvpn64
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\orange defender antivirus\openvpn64

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

Top country Thailand
Share 44.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 44.4% 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 77.8%
Windows 7 22.2%

The most common operating system signal for openssl.exe is Windows 10 with 77.8% 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 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000014d0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 596480

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

.text 335360 bytes · 56.2% of section data
MD5 16e66b2286b81a0777f9e7df3abed275
.data 11776 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 e688e5aa71ccfe6396e01ab5ef0e7754
.rdata 110592 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 c705be4de49c6eb625753f306bcb16f5
.pdata 3584 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 52dcef45f60ddd8b8e9ed33fb926ddb4
.xdata 4096 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 55dc8182b7df31c507010d4c62bd8ca6
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 48128 bytes · 8.1% of section data
MD5 92ed7feec3632bd170b7910775b4ce8b
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a104a508684a11251129cd238c000764
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 01670ace49018ca747403b06acb7873b
/4 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4ef24f4366414711bc1c49944a4a59bd
/19 49152 bytes · 8.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cbd03a3d1830ea70cf4bcd1c61d8f766
/31 7168 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0d5b26843174cc2def5f0d474ba22b44
/45 6144 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 43981245e7fa5652bc16d706a491c54d
/57 3072 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1b0b02031d73bdc82ae28aa0cda9184b
/70 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fd91f0da53a0abde7f267b2a165655e6
/81 12800 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9aec452174b8db007d522b9ea0fdc8ff
/92 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 34924b43a3bf9e3ea80395cb5ddb4900

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 ddb9aa27ddf2db12400c7ab4f4372404.
  • 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.