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RTKVHD64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8bb4d8c0ef2310933183565fed176f89
Latest seen 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 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.

File context

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 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (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: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 8bb4d8c0ef2310933183565fed176f89
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-11 07:55:44 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\9p8fr2o156l36olq8cx9k068vb4822ags3o8677u2hau7b4274\media

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen RTKVHD64.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Philippines
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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

Analysis

RTKVHD64.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 0x0059b008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 5926400

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

.text 1051136 bytes · 17.7% of section data
MD5 8fe3b6ee2d33d34a1f6a1f05c7eee7a9
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 527a78972f2cb2dbf51a3e7f0b28f7f2
CODE 80384 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 25c1d50ebf956c60affdb5f04811d6aa
.rdata 208384 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 6f95e472c4ae94d2c43d541587629159
.data 423424 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 c24d32fd6816e085a0ad00572ae28767
.pdata 51200 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 ad9ccd0967ee9e34a7bedfcf8ea7d3af
PAGE 4046336 bytes · 68.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4dc4ce50610cddd81ee202ade5c550ed
INIT 5632 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 de4eead93ae3671a15a5c67d8528ed40
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a4fb22a839ed5b132ba2ecf1b376dd70
.reloc 47616 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 479d93a9605cb9acb431a64799800b92

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 8bb4d8c0ef2310933183565fed176f89.
  • 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.