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ssleay32.dll.0.old file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 155ff25c6c530c1b54e33f95f560cee3
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:52:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (9 years ago)
Size 400 KB
Publisher The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
Product The OpenSSL Toolkit
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 02:12:03 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:52:41 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.dll.0.old 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 2023-04-09 23:52:41 (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: The OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
MD5: 155ff25c6c530c1b54e33f95f560cee3
Size: 400 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 02:12:03 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:52:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:52:41 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on ssleay32.dll.0.old 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 ssleay32.dll.0.old 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.dll.0.old

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.dll.0.old 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 73.0%
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 ssleay32.dll.0.old is Windows 10 with 73.0% 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.

Analysis

ssleay32.dll.0.old 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 0x00001420
Image base 0x6e400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 400384

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

.text 315904 bytes · 78.9% of section data
MD5 65f97ad28476944018807c03d54ef028
.data 11776 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 c17eeb068a6d76bad1d69fad2b3efc51
.rdata 37888 bytes · 9.5% of section data
MD5 03f3adbe56a9a6b54a9d150d8008be33
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 9728 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 5fbddf96e4d76a3c1691b510b8d742a7
.idata 12288 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 386032fd33c4260ecf91d421e66270ab
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 333ff9461d931abf883c0a523b7d976d
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 39f25183a3cebdab6eb94749dc0cd981
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 88d9e51c21256f2ae4eceb8f33a71f7b
.reloc 10240 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 00c69cfb103c320f9c70a7fb52e21a79

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 155ff25c6c530c1b54e33f95f560cee3.
  • 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.