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SmartDriverUpdater.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0cba0c39d186da675096874c0edd6053
Latest seen 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Publisher Avanquest Software
Product Smart Driver Updater
Signed by AVANQUEST S.A.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avanquest Software. Product metadata: Smart Driver Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by AVANQUEST S.A.. 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

SmartDriverUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Driver Updater. The reported company name is Avanquest Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (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: Smart Driver Updater
Company Name: Avanquest Software
MD5: 0cba0c39d186da675096874c0edd6053
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-03 06:43:17 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: AVANQUEST S.A.
Status: Valid

The signature on SmartDriverUpdater.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:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed SmartDriverUpdater.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 SmartDriverUpdater.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SmartDriverUpdater.exe is Windows 7 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

SmartDriverUpdater.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0053eabc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 8015360

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

.text 5475840 bytes · 68.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 919c8bc3792cf642f650c6cbbb7d158a
.itext 22016 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 16d31bcbefd7adc732805c8ac164c467
.data 67072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 bff4ac7f6fe80945a65eb19acf2555d2
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 23552 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 336b7d5593253ed99daca5fc88b0418c
.didata 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b8b4e4243e59bd96e65951f5b65fc83e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 20fb98e95962f321ad8fc838ccc1b4b8
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 94a013d2da03d1b450f0c03b3ebc8213
.rsrc 2422272 bytes · 30.2% of section data
MD5 a1d179a715d9fe2a28d48a2003304c6b

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 0cba0c39d186da675096874c0edd6053.
  • 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.