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RTKVHD64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f7b6a4090ec936bb459a6869e6df0136
Latest seen 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (3 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 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (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.

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 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: f7b6a4090ec936bb459a6869e6df0136
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-31 23:06:57 (3 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\6xf97082j0o29twp90xnk3c4f7884s5u28hivlx1v5357269n6\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 Chile
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile 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 0x005ba008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 5820928

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

.text 1668096 bytes · 28.7% of section data
MD5 541287e0975da48049b3443110887cbc
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cdbd55f62c16b6180fb2178bdb376c42
CODE 70144 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 24edced1c70fd5b382d9ee0b3e79e0d6
.rdata 333824 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 b8e5ce1589319cde2492f2e8a57f065a
.data 459264 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 bfaf277edad0a79edc91f7cd714ecce1
.pdata 98816 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 eb96d2f6129af53e01699173606b4455
PAGE 3127296 bytes · 53.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7a2f6fdfda34be9fc6c4507bbc056b89
INIT 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 73d1373d5cd6a65b8efcd89380c763de
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 380550b02a3f6303b473208ec89e9510
.reloc 46080 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 1dfa6ba5ee192381c3e9e65df44119a3

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 f7b6a4090ec936bb459a6869e6df0136.
  • 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.