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AMDh265Enc32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9a0137c8e583c633539d53f894b29c66
Latest seen 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices
Product AMD H.265 Encoder
Signed by AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20190327;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: AMD H.265 Encoder.

Digital signature

Signed by AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20190327;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

AMDh265Enc32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD H.265 Encoder. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (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.265 Encoder
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices
MD5: 9a0137c8e583c633539d53f894b29c66
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 16:20:48 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20190327;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on AMDh265Enc32.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\20200430t181054726041\pci

ThreatInfo has observed AMDh265Enc32.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 AMDh265Enc32.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Ukraine
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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 AMDh265Enc32.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

AMDh265Enc32.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 0x0007e861
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1030656

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

.text 687104 bytes · 66.7% of section data
MD5 f595f08e09126b2746f645565477420c
.rdata 281088 bytes · 27.3% of section data
MD5 2db12cac6cdb7e6e187fe0da3e66f13b
.data 22016 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 0f293e0434e6591de85c159d2da1e619
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cb7975d3ea12fb85f99b85cff43b1016
.reloc 39424 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 ee06c51e30da78d4cbaa91fe6c076d5d

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 9a0137c8e583c633539d53f894b29c66.
  • 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.