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ssleay32 (1).dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c84d8f59938900d0fca297df3be8ffbd
Latest seen 2021-10-12 20:41:25 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 18:07:35 (9 years ago)
Size 264 KB
Publisher The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
Product The OpenSSL Toolkit

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 18:07:35 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-12 20:41:25 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/. Product metadata: The OpenSSL Toolkit.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

ssleay32 (1).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The OpenSSL Toolkit. The reported company name is The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-12 20:41:25 (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.

File Details

Product Name: The OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
MD5: c84d8f59938900d0fca297df3be8ffbd
Size: 264 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 18:07:35 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-12 20:41:25 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-12 20:41:25 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%localappdata%
%appdata%\taskmgr\win32
%appdata%\windows\system32\recovery
%sysdrive%\sysdata
%appdata%\appdata
%appdata%\pjfnochayxeotjejdppdeoqnbasofvuh
%appdata%\gpvbfpjzmlwbistebndrvfwnnirsqmmh
%appdata%\nserver
%commonappdata%\windows
%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed ssleay32 (1).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.

File Names:

2 observed names
ssleay32.dll ssleay32 (1).dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ssleay32 (1).dll across 33 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 22.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 22.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 49.3%
Windows 10 42.9%
Windows 8.1 3.2%
Windows 8 2.7%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for ssleay32 (1).dll is Windows 7 with 49.3% 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

ssleay32 (1).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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0003187f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 269312

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

.text 200704 bytes · 74.5% of section data
MD5 446e4ae0955927602f5b76b6f2c68584
.rdata 45568 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 eda8abfa2bffa71605905471ac7c4281
.data 11776 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 b34a2122d031662547cd06db901cf983
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 0acf3037d0ba5c427d9d6674c6a47727
.reloc 9728 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 beb45d9d8dc31363d25399db0ae19986

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 c84d8f59938900d0fca297df3be8ffbd.
  • 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.