IntcDAud.sys file report

MD5 fe75dd998a34398839c006465609bc04
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
First seen 2019-07-09 16:15:13 (6 years ago)
Size 806 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-07-09 16:15:13 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) OWR;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.

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 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year 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.

Product Name: Intel(R) Display Audio
Company Name: Intel(R) Corporation
MD5: fe75dd998a34398839c006465609bc04
Size: 806 KB
First Published: 2019-07-09 16:15:13 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)

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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180129t060446230\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180129t162132442\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180129t163755819\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180129t165033166\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180129t172235368\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180213t073951595498\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190903t055057967736\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\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.

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12.5%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 75.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

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.

IntcDAud.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: 0x000c5000

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 38912 ef2c26e59292caeb2f3dd6509b7f7677
CODE 24064 2add2bf8c3327c78b44e5a06e1a15654
.rdata 46592 eac15209254008610daa243aef2f9ccc
.data 11264 67ad6c004ec084992d10d15806f4bb06
.pdata 23040 b008d0b9a910a06933355e75d1ba5001
.gfids 512 5e94b262725836db5cb5894ee12ecc33
PAGE 647168 0f6757c8efea03450708221a1ffb4348
INIT 3072 e57f11a878d82841c54d85b8af890d85
.rsrc 4608 2337945ff090db61b9587f627b2c1bf1
.reloc 6144 bb0e761f603c942e997782300478d6c2

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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