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ETDSMBus.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e41b862451d20d40c39ff5b86c55e706
Latest seen 2021-01-12 16:27:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 16:24:24 (5 years ago)
Size 34 KB
Publisher ELAN Microelectronic Corp.
Product ELAN SMBus Driver
Signed by ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;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 16:24:24 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 16:27:30 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ELAN Microelectronic Corp.. Product metadata: ELAN SMBus Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;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

ETDSMBus.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ELAN SMBus Driver. The reported company name is ELAN Microelectronic Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 16:27:30 (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: ELAN SMBus Driver
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronic Corp.
MD5: e41b862451d20d40c39ff5b86c55e706
Size: 34 KB
First Published: 2021-01-12 16:24:24 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 16:27:30 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 16:27:30 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ETDSMBus.sys 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
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200430t191843285538\pci

ThreatInfo has observed ETDSMBus.sys 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 ETDSMBus.sys 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 ETDSMBus.sys 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

ETDSMBus.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00002ec0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 17408

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

.text 11264 bytes · 64.7% of section data
MD5 1d534ff2f73b2b069b905231dd55ebb7
.rdata 2048 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 309136c08b1ed7a10f14fb35e86d828a
.data 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 04ff93ab6bdf33b580a5cce788f5130c
.pdata 1024 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 234a25ab46a25a6d1396ac0dd0a5ab37
INIT 1024 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e817c80098c8d421b57c3909ef6f6fd6
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 e66d91803b254c67d903dc6d95897b6d
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 82e43e798b439163bbba83334c45ec9e

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 e41b862451d20d40c39ff5b86c55e706.
  • 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.