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AMDh264Enc32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fa2c2a53114da9f2a3d2a0409669ff47
Latest seen 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices
Product AMD H.264 Encoder
Signed by AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20200304;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: AMD H.264 Encoder.

Digital signature

Signed by AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20200304;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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

AMDh264Enc32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD H.264 Encoder. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 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: AMD H.264 Encoder
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices
MD5: fa2c2a53114da9f2a3d2a0409669ff47
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-08 18:30:13 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20200304;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on AMDh264Enc32.dll 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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20210108t024446879554\pci

ThreatInfo has observed AMDh264Enc32.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 AMDh264Enc32.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Serbia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Serbia 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AMDh264Enc32.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.

Analysis

AMDh264Enc32.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000c6a3a
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1573888

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

.text 1076736 bytes · 68.4% of section data
MD5 a49f350c74392f3e4fddb22e9a569bed
.rdata 400384 bytes · 25.4% of section data
MD5 ef0525f294fd380a9bcdc60bf4e32cdd
.data 23552 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 a8453b01e459df19743bcb172fa6b504
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 92cbc4f2a983f7df763cf2eabd80051c
.reloc 72192 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 889e772f078971992b1abf1de09bbfab

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 fa2c2a53114da9f2a3d2a0409669ff47.
  • 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.