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IntcDAud.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 991a5350dd05bdb92f996bd15be7b2d2
Latest seen 2021-01-12 16:27:06 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-02 05:05:08 (5 years ago)
Size 635 KB
Publisher Intel(R) Corporation
Product Intel(R) Display Audio
Signed by Intel(R) pGFX 2020;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-02 05:05:08 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 16:27:06 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Display Audio.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) pGFX 2020;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

IntcDAud.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Display Audio. The reported company name is Intel(R) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 16:27:06 (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: Intel(R) Display Audio
Company Name: Intel(R) Corporation
MD5: 991a5350dd05bdb92f996bd15be7b2d2
Size: 635 KB
First Published: 2020-07-02 05:05:08 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 16:27:06 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 16:27:06 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) pGFX 2020;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on IntcDAud.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:

%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\16
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\aaa660dd-a30b-432a-821d-191af1f6b99a
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200430t191843285538\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200430t181054726041\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed IntcDAud.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 IntcDAud.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 60.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 60.0% 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 IntcDAud.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

IntcDAud.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 0x0009b000
Image base 0x0000000100000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 630272

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

.text 33792 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 17a06cde995b0d15fa6736f26b0d3b8d
CODE 18944 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 45d69fbf3bc43d32e5781a720b735064
.rdata 37376 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 9194ad5776403ee4947ab990cad94681
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 20f290b167a03283eef6c4bd8c88aa55
.pdata 18432 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 65c5987fe12d383b475afd658a35b09c
PAGE 507904 bytes · 80.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fa711ca23ba4b37b9447a40ad36e69e8
INIT 3072 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f936d74015db382171a37463f271396a
.rsrc 6144 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 915fd47c422e6250894e3ab453f4cd88
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 ccb7aac561598e2f21447f3281a1f01c

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 991a5350dd05bdb92f996bd15be7b2d2.
  • 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.