RTKVHD64.sys file report

MD5 09f8168ac9d51820f5a7ea7a45f20b30
Latest seen 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago)
Size 6 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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.

RTKVHD64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 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.

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 09f8168ac9d51820f5a7ea7a45f20b30
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-02 23:09:05 (3 years ago)

The signature on RTKVHD64.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.

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

ThreatInfo has observed RTKVHD64.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary with 100.0% 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 RTKVHD64.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.

RTKVHD64.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: 0x00630008

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1142272 edd8456a6e15993c6f5f9fb80dbba429
TEXT 4096 9b1962522befdabe6039f7522adf8b23
CODE 345088 1f50d61b4a155534431c89ef73f6c0bc
.rdata 222720 7086c7282b5c4c8d7a7a63ae983a1b09
.data 448000 1bdd371308939d6e3d813b5ee178cdf3
.pdata 52736 1f54e0d93f4411a7732e934ac803028f
PAGE 4257280 f36d43e0c2223c459c97e7056be9dd19
INIT 5632 b7e192f757744ac831c2db3533a2c6ad
.rsrc 8192 83ccfa1bd1c460a901a152c5856b8d67
.reloc 49664 80167e1a681e5ab6aea4fa88913b0688

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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