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log4net.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7ea1429e71d83a1ccaa0942c4d7f1c41
Latest seen 2026-01-01 23:01:59 (4 months ago)
First seen 2018-03-14 17:07:39 (8 years ago)
Size 269 KB
Product log4net

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-14 17:07:39 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-01 23:01:59 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Apache Software Foundation. Product metadata: log4net.

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.

log4net.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with log4net. The reported company name is The Apache Software Foundation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-01 23:01:59 (4 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: log4net
Company Name: The Apache Software Foundation
MD5: 7ea1429e71d83a1ccaa0942c4d7f1c41
Size: 269 KB
First Published: 2018-03-14 17:07:39 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-01 23:01:59 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-01 23:01:59 (4 months ago)
%programfiles%\plumbytes software
%appdata%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed log4net.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.

Windows 10 73.1%
Windows 7 22.6%
Windows 8.1 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for log4net.dll is Windows 10 with 73.1% 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.

log4net.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 0x00044b7e
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: 3d90c17e-b821-4da2-812d-e53ce903d1dd

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 275456

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

.text 273408 bytes · 99.3% of section data
MD5 0eb34f06299cf6dc0306ad03ae6c356c
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 f33703ab07d12343d57895c6e793c662
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 8396fe9c5f2b20f75b568adec5d9b03c

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 7ea1429e71d83a1ccaa0942c4d7f1c41.
  • 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.