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ZTEusbnmeaext.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3862318f85be7a91957ada5e814ed58c
Latest seen 2023-03-15 23:52:48 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-12 10:14:18 (8 years ago)
Size 102 KB
Publisher ZTE Incorporated
Product ZTE USB Modem/Serial Device Driver

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-12 10:14:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-15 23:52:48 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ZTE Incorporated. Product metadata: ZTE USB Modem/Serial Device Driver.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

ZTEusbnmeaext.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ZTE USB Modem/Serial Device Driver. The reported company name is ZTE Incorporated. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-15 23:52:48 (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: ZTE USB Modem/Serial Device Driver
Company Name: ZTE Incorporated
MD5: 3862318f85be7a91957ada5e814ed58c
Size: 102 KB
First Published: 2017-06-12 10:14:18 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-15 23:52:48 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-15 23:52:48 (3 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\zte管理程式\drivers\32bit\vista
%programfiles%\zte管理程式\drivers\32bit\win7
%programfiles%\zte_1.2059.0.8\drivers\32bit
%programfiles%\wnet\drivers\32bit
%programfiles%\ais\drivers\32bit

ThreatInfo has observed ZTEusbnmeaext.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.

File Names:

4 observed names
ZTEusbser6k.sys ZTEusbnmea.sys ZTEusbmdm6k.sys ZTEusbnmeaext.sys

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ZTEusbnmeaext.sys across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 32.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 32.7% 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 56.4%
Windows 10 38.2%
Windows XP 5.5%

The most common operating system signal for ZTEusbnmeaext.sys is Windows 7 with 56.4% 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

ZTEusbnmeaext.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00017485
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 103936

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

.text 92288 bytes · 88.8% of section data
MD5 796e0083996d795a05be52416789e06a
.rdata 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 066657f22004a51ced963391eeafc2d6
.data 896 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 01451d895a85cebcaf747ef7a505491f
INIT 2560 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3dbc9130ec90aee2a408f3caa136c269
.rsrc 1664 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 5494253355d067a422fbd7a67b278e9f
.reloc 5504 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 3bb33ab97e2538854482903f478b9591

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 3862318f85be7a91957ada5e814ed58c.
  • 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.