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System.Text.Json.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0111781b1e8446170c5174e8c6a4b5f5
Latest seen 2026-02-05 23:01:12 (3 months ago)
First seen 2025-01-03 23:02:40 (a year ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by .NET

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-01-03 23:02:40 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:12 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® .NET.

Digital signature

Signed by .NET. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

System.Text.Json.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® .NET. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-05 23:01:12 (3 months 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.

Product Name: Microsoft® .NET
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 0111781b1e8446170c5174e8c6a4b5f5
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2025-01-03 23:02:40 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-05 23:01:12 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-05 23:01:12 (3 months ago)
Signed By: .NET
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on System.Text.Json.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\6_2_121

ThreatInfo has observed System.Text.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 System.Text.Json.dll 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.

System.Text.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
Image base

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1372160

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

.text 1257472 bytes · 91.6% of section data
MD5 81891baba9154d58aebb1e8d60c680c7
.data 69632 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 e8f5db25ebae5d925b8d8653d14e69b8
.reloc 45056 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 c0426c38b83d09a58448ed1a1cd16ffd

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 0111781b1e8446170c5174e8c6a4b5f5.
  • 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.