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openvpnserv.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d3e2e1ce1527ae076706419abe7f4608
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:50:38 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:02 (9 years ago)
Size 32 KB
Publisher The OpenVPN Project
Product OpenVPN
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 02:12:02 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:50:38 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenVPN Project. Product metadata: OpenVPN.

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

openvpnserv.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with OpenVPN. The reported company name is The OpenVPN Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:50:38 (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: OpenVPN
Company Name: The OpenVPN Project
MD5: d3e2e1ce1527ae076706419abe7f4608
Size: 32 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 02:12:02 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:50:38 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:50:38 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on openvpnserv.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%\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 openvpnserv.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 openvpnserv.exe 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 72.9%
Windows 7 19.4%
Windows 8.1 4.7%
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 openvpnserv.exe is Windows 10 with 72.9% 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

openvpnserv.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 8
Raw data 23040

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

.text 13824 bytes · 60.0% of section data
MD5 d34f7637d36387bb6919d79957866d02
.data 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 0cfa6f500a42455aac772ef2c6e672a8
.rdata 3584 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 d4b75e80252cbdcda3a66b4d9ef82d68
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 3072 bytes · 13.3% of section data
MD5 bdc214d782844c5c51ce7d1296096c47
.CRT 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 29f96e33665480a50cb970f9d53ff829
.tls 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 753ff0e14783fe24d9cadfc01b6b2018
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 19f04ccd1f46a9119667703cc7141298

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 d3e2e1ce1527ae076706419abe7f4608.
  • 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.