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DRV2.DLL file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d2229458a9a1b663651c8c2315edd268
Latest seen 2024-04-11 23:07:01 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:32 (9 years ago)
Size 172 KB
Publisher RealNetworks, Inc.
Product RealPlayer 10

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:32 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-11 23:07:01 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: RealNetworks, Inc.. Product metadata: RealPlayer 10.

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

DRV2.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RealPlayer 10. The reported company name is RealNetworks, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-11 23:07:01 (2 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: RealPlayer 10
Company Name: RealNetworks, Inc.
MD5: d2229458a9a1b663651c8c2315edd268
Size: 172 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 08:10:32 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-11 23:07:01 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-11 23:07:01 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%appdata%\multicodec\realmedia splitter
%appdata%\vcodec\realmedia splitter
%programfiles%\howcodec
%appdata%\vcodec
%appdata%\howcodec

ThreatInfo has observed DRV2.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 DRV2.DLL across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Korea, Republic of
Share 90.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Korea, Republic of with 90.9% 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 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for DRV2.DLL is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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

DRV2.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 0x00015560
Image base 0x61010000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 172032

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

.text 86016 bytes · 50.0% of section data
MD5 6e5840594ec409208b4a633ce5acd6f6
IACODE2 16384 bytes · 9.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c171a010c413c79e51bf998d83cdb1de
IACODE1 8192 bytes · 4.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aa68701712843da1fbde2862c46c4b18
MMXCODE1 16384 bytes · 9.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 efbb48cd55e8978dc3357ab36148ac90
.rdata 24576 bytes · 14.3% of section data
MD5 95201778c82b5462bc89c436e1e1cf7e
.data 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 2c500c6db3649c9b08f4e16da3b2fd85
MMXDATA1 8192 bytes · 4.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a72cee88c818bb60348e27395543b1d7
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 807fac6ba83debb8025e9ef86ed8b980
.reloc 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 78d0ca3090a6940310bb618bf4f2f419

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 d2229458a9a1b663651c8c2315edd268.
  • 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.