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RtkAudUService64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3ae62d9ebfd9d4f692350e488c17254d
Latest seen 2022-11-01 23:06:31 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-10-27 23:31:49 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor
Product Realtek HD Audio Universal Service
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 2022-10-27 23:31:49 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-01 23:06:31 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor. Product metadata: Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.

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

RtkAudUService64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Audio Universal Service. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-01 23:06:31 (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 HD Audio Universal Service
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor
MD5: 3ae62d9ebfd9d4f692350e488c17254d
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-10-27 23:31:49 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-01 23:06:31 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-01 23:06:31 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on RtkAudUService64.exe 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:

%system%\driverstore\filerepository

ThreatInfo has observed RtkAudUService64.exe 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 RtkAudUService64.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 50.0% 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 RtkAudUService64.exe 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

RtkAudUService64.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000ba3a4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 1570304

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

.text 823808 bytes · 52.5% of section data
MD5 cc047e434903c2362e94ffa458580aee
.orpc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 38c7c6ff2be687ebfb39ddb0e213382b
.rdata 534528 bytes · 34.0% of section data
MD5 4b04bb35e2e5af4094a1175cc88de3b7
.data 27648 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 65ea12b724e69641d7a11900c01f0661
.pdata 31744 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 c88fd0a2778eff3429521dad344517c5
.rsrc 142336 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 96f59042136c529ef1c7cb3e2c1a35bb
.reloc 9728 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 6a6def57922b9936eb16cfc28dfb2bbb

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 3ae62d9ebfd9d4f692350e488c17254d.
  • 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.