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RTKVHD64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 dfbebb2678e1aa9e6b9bae9ba27e8c98
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year 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 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year 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 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: dfbebb2678e1aa9e6b9bae9ba27e8c98
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year 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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\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.

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 United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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.

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 0x0059a008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 5695488

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

.text 1603072 bytes · 28.1% of section data
MD5 ca1b71a3147e9c15293ac210e516eb7e
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 6bde2a5294f77e30ca005ebb55a1992a
CODE 68608 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 1ac1a35489608eaa5f096cea627f5dcb
.rdata 327680 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 47883192062f908b10bc6c3cb44fff36
.data 452608 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 c8955e0461e7e2ab442290e8bf520d3e
.pdata 96256 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 8a0cb9caa685f6e1e43a2fea0f19b3dc
PAGE 3085312 bytes · 54.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b4a32435052fa405680f83d3306fd10d
INIT 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f4d8dae9046151335146d8e5b1aa4da0
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 68d7c5074649a203fa26fc3b6c89ba6c
.reloc 44544 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 1e030ca13afb8d90fe410c0f6cfc9c29

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 dfbebb2678e1aa9e6b9bae9ba27e8c98.
  • 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.