HECIx64.sys file report

MD5 f488b22038ec9da201d1f0a0896df134
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:43:20 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:30 (8 years ago)
Size 65 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:43:20 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Management Engine Interface.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation - Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

HECIx64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Management Engine Interface. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:43:20 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

Product Name: Intel(R) Management Engine Interface
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: f488b22038ec9da201d1f0a0896df134
Size: 65 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:43:20 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:43:20 (3 years ago)

The signature on HECIx64.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.

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\360a154f04e3e5cc2c1bbe144a614353\windowsdriverpackages\mei\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-2789247266-472311005-145265597-1000\driver updater\downloads\103\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\30\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-3590063848-2966622530-507420843-1001\driver updater\downloads\22\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\41\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-4057864682-3037349904-928060304-1001\driver updater\downloads\75\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-616119406-4247829508-401086222-1001\driver updater\downloads\85\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-2795351163-1570771827-3074615168-1000\driver updater\downloads\61\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\35\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\89\da93fb51-247c-4a68-ae5c-8de4f6e9a407\x64

ThreatInfo has observed HECIx64.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 11.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 65.0%
Windows 7 25.7%
Windows 8.1 8.6%
Windows 8 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for HECIx64.sys is Windows 10 with 65.0% 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.

HECIx64.sys is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000000010000
Entry Address: 0x00010064

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 47616 9d4891ab9231aeaeb15e57034075141b
.rdata 1536 6d0f624fc935a2d8a30681ce7d9570df
.data 512 30449ebe71fcee0c4dc39257a4c93756
.pdata 1024 81ab3ac798fde7b43b0a6cf43f868a7c
INIT 2048 d5cc12c1b08ceb524d00ff2262f5d386
.rsrc 2048 4dee582a8ef713060e7eda981327b740
.reloc 512 a00cdc1381fc3b266010848e690d1522

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.

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