RTKVHD64.sys file report

MD5 6de5c0765faae94e36eecabd125df385
Latest seen 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-07-31 23:02:07 (2 years ago)
Size 5 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-07-31 23:02:07 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (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 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (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: 6de5c0765faae94e36eecabd125df385
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-07-31 23:02:07 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (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.

%commonappdata%\simplestar\simple pc optimizer\s-1-5-21-2618896891-2293078288-1513731404-1001\driver updater\downloads\cffe75af-eaa5-45c7-a4b3-731a24c8ca2d
%commonappdata%\simplestar\simple pc optimizer\s-1-5-21-2618896891-2293078288-1513731404-1001\driver updater\downloads\cffe75af-eaa5-45c7-a4b3-731a24c8ca2d

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 Canada 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: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x005d7000

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1103360 fbad60996fafbf76d0f875f0cb3e40c0
CODE 70656 f66cf73b0ea3a585c35fe12e8f2504b9
.rdata 232960 9160f56bb3ca3d05f6cfd2ba1f6e3f99
.data 332288 d7e04eee320d5b84c151a943220c3106
.pdata 56832 8473a499abb30171b19e67577f8c7be3
PAGE 4312064 8a65a468017799bf5c36d8ab37ff9ec1
INIT 5120 0b2c944bddbceedee3b883460bd45fe9
.rsrc 8192 c776d61072f4414b362ba7083b661f9d
.reloc 32256 ba740ed2a0261713f92272b173356a2e

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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