RTKVHD64.sys file report

MD5 5e7cb2722db3115a91931e554d006dbf
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:37:17 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:34:56 (2 years ago)
Size 5 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-30 23:34:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:37:17 (2 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 2024-01-30 23:37:17 (2 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: 5e7cb2722db3115a91931e554d006dbf
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:34:56 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:37:17 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:37:17 (2 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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210014128\hdaudio

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 United States 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: 0x00603008

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1775104 65b49bc5ef27d22b9b2d193daadd31a4
TEXT 4096 dc764b3b789755ae35e33917ed1d3ef4
CODE 69120 bda0b3dc8701971faae88e7390553483
.rdata 348672 85974c7973910670c6bedc7bebc0b862
.data 475136 a2b8e480cd07fcd4df7ff2d04953d94d
.pdata 100864 8cf6ad38bab63d11dc7ed9819f49986e
PAGE 3290112 f1619e5732cbbc3e79a00e5984a164df
INIT 5120 aa0d2d0e252f21f72362dec627e2ddfa
.rsrc 8192 afab12f9419e5f043d703d077ab2e86b
.reloc 48640 87359284ca21ff2847eef339b7c52523

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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