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node.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 983a6d858813a00ec6d14b5867b85bfa
Latest seen 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago)
Size 23 MB
Publisher Node.js
Product Node.js
Signed by Node.js Foundation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Node.js. Product metadata: Node.js.

Digital signature

Signed by Node.js Foundation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

node.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Node.js. The reported company name is Node.js. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (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.

Product Name: Node.js
Company Name: Node.js
MD5: 983a6d858813a00ec6d14b5867b85bfa
Size: 23 MB
First Published: 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago)
Signed By: Node.js Foundation
Status: Valid

The signature on node.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for node.exe 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.

node.exe 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 0x00c16981
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 24937984

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

.text 13054976 bytes · 52.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 a62cc1744394ddb2c686e5bf545cb5a2
.rdata 11223040 bytes · 45.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8a986a1468dcdc7b4b1c1a79a18c61f9
.data 99328 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 5b5bd85b67779e23586f726f4f11d058
.rsrc 148992 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 a2993b1a950b32f091a32051293335f1
.reloc 411648 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 af7b3d51c9f5f0ee7468c545f976739c

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 983a6d858813a00ec6d14b5867b85bfa.
  • 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.