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RtkAudUService64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d974aca5de6d6ed9ba0982b534f65cb4
Latest seen 2023-03-21 23:36:54 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-29 23:58:58 (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 2022-12-29 23:58:58 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-21 23:36:54 (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 2023-03-21 23:36:54 (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: d974aca5de6d6ed9ba0982b534f65cb4
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-12-29 23:58:58 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-21 23:36:54 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-21 23:36:54 (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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 33.3% 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 0x000be434
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 1597440

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

.text 840704 bytes · 52.6% of section data
MD5 962a931d4e67f35fdd27133d412ecd86
.orpc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4e015d3aeb9de7859b709680c027fc79
.rdata 544256 bytes · 34.1% of section data
MD5 a5326ccc9191d83e0d61028af1917c76
.data 27648 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 6cdf435aff13e784fc7cc6671ca26626
.pdata 32256 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 4547b7b7dd5cedddbd7181e86c511285
.rsrc 142336 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 2edf9dafa028c902d660a7da6e712fa0
.reloc 9728 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 4ad796ee487cce27ec63e56186881b59

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 d974aca5de6d6ed9ba0982b534f65cb4.
  • 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.