GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
dnssd.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-10-29 20:35:01 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-29 20:35:01 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Apple Inc.. Product metadata: Bonjour.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
dnssd.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Bonjour. The reported company name is Apple Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-29 20:35:01 (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: | Bonjour |
| Company Name: | Apple Inc. |
| MD5: | 3b1317c7bbf5ccef048838d60859cc23 |
| Size: | 507 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-10-29 20:35:01 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-10-29 20:35:01 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-10-29 20:35:01 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed dnssd.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen dnssd.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ecuador with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for dnssd.dll is Windows 8.1 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.
Analysis
dnssd.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
5a43306f34d2d470d621364f6e51eaec
591a1948c3e48912ceaa3c6740c447e0
2ff4b3ab3ceff559ecba457953de151f
83474c3bd74cbc41e3b60ddd371f609b
7fe4a0d23822ede524e4b2a1b4b0917c
46787fe3f05fb9e125de40926b07f1bc
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.