ql-win32.node file report

MD5 ab22ef59f52e3cecf4bf290674c31332
Latest seen 2021-07-11 20:56:19 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-09 20:13:30 (4 years ago)
Size 238 KB
Signed by WhatsApp, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-09 20:13:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-11 20:56:19 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by WhatsApp, 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.

ql-win32.node is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-11 20:56:19 (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: ab22ef59f52e3cecf4bf290674c31332
Size: 238 KB
First Published: 2021-07-09 20:13:30 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-11 20:56:19 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-11 20:56:19 (4 years ago)
Signed By: WhatsApp, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on ql-win32.node 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.

%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\ql-win32\bin
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\ql-win32\bin
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\ql-win32\bin
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\ql-win32\bin
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\ql-win32\bin

ThreatInfo has observed ql-win32.node 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Malaysia with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ql-win32.node 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.

ql-win32.node is identified as pe for 64 systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x0000400c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 127488 a26997cdb49ec4e02e59704192b47074
.rdata 90112 20b2ebc0f7befd2f4d409a174d1381af
.data 5120 5950a67dc48f10eec80149b626721a8c
.pdata 7680 65be98f729b8db15d396d706d81ef642
.rsrc 512 2a18ce9346eb6f71ef31bc4ce827a4db
.reloc 3584 45017c9b943046ccd35fee6bd3ff7355

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.

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