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Newtonsoft.Json.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b5342325cf3993565c1dbfe030e6fc43
Latest seen 2021-01-07 13:20:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-24 08:13:02 (8 years ago)
Size 474 KB
Publisher Newtonsoft
Product Json.NET

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-24 08:13:02 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 13:20:29 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Newtonsoft. Product metadata: Json.NET.

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

Newtonsoft.Json.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Json.NET. The reported company name is Newtonsoft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 13:20:29 (5 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: Json.NET
Company Name: Newtonsoft
MD5: b5342325cf3993565c1dbfe030e6fc43
Size: 474 KB
First Published: 2017-06-24 08:13:02 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 13:20:29 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 13:20:29 (5 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\dllkitpro
%programfiles%\inpixio\inpixio photo editor
%programfiles%\inpixio\inpixio photo editor\launcher
%commonappdata%\logishrd\logioptions\software\current
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\dllkitpro
%appdata%\temp\misa.sme.net 2017 installer\winroot\misa jsc\misa sme.net 2017\bin
%appdata%\temp\misa.sme.net 2017 installer\winroot\misa jsc\misa sme.net 2017
%programfiles%
%appdata%\temp\amis.vn installer\winroot\misa jsc\amis.vn\client
%commonappdata%\logishrd\logioptions\software

ThreatInfo has observed Newtonsoft.Json.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.

Geography:

37 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 46.1% 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 47.3%
Windows 7 41.2%
Windows 8.1 5.3%
Windows XP 2.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 2.3%
Windows 8 0.8%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.4%
Windows Server 2016 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for Newtonsoft.Json.dll is Windows 10 with 47.3% 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

Newtonsoft.Json.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 0x00077f1e
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 485376

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

.text 483328 bytes · 99.6% of section data
MD5 5aaf1e026398b18207bb1a95cce2ce80
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 ca6f042f2b98832b44473173367789c1
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 212f5539d6dfd89afef2b212470bc6c0

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 b5342325cf3993565c1dbfe030e6fc43.
  • 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.