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log4net.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b3aca977a4fe04d36b0cd42e8b8cadfa
Latest seen 2022-05-31 23:10:20 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 21:04:36 (8 years ago)
Size 297 KB
Publisher The Apache Software Foundation
Product log4net

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 21:04:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-31 23:10:20 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

log4net.dll.quarantined 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 2022-05-31 23:10:20 (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: log4net
Company Name: The Apache Software Foundation
MD5: b3aca977a4fe04d36b0cd42e8b8cadfa
Size: 297 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 21:04:36 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-31 23:10:20 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-31 23:10:20 (3 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\plumbytes software\plumbytes anti-malware
%programfiles%\dllkitpro
%programfiles%\cleanmypc
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\plumbytes software\plumbytes anti-malware
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\dllkitpro
%sysdrive%\programas\plumbytes software\plumbytes anti-malware
%programfiles%
%programfiles%\plumbytes software
%appdata%
%sysdrive%\arquivos de programas\plumbytes software

ThreatInfo has observed log4net.dll.quarantined 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:

3 observed names
log4net.dll log4net_IObitDel.dll log4net.dll.quarantined

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 log4net.dll.quarantined across 98 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 16.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 16.0% 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 59.1%
Windows 7 32.7%
Windows 8.1 5.9%
Windows XP 1.4%
Windows 8 0.4%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for log4net.dll.quarantined is Windows 10 with 59.1% 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.

Analysis

log4net.dll.quarantined 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 0x0004bb9e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: d13e4f52-c9fd-42db-8a9e-33fc9119338a

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 304128

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

.text 302080 bytes · 99.3% of section data
MD5 856ca4c2243bb38baa02e89c536f93e0
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 e1792302c0c73e6c5d447dedf090bab2
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 49042e86818f4ead6a46afc615ad739c

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 b3aca977a4fe04d36b0cd42e8b8cadfa.
  • 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.