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_NvGSTPlugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8a8bbe7d9f79774075e2b3bf554300cc
Latest seen 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA GAMESESSION TELEMETRY PLUGIN, Version 526.86
Signed by Nvidia Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA GAMESESSION TELEMETRY PLUGIN, Version 526.86 .

Digital signature

Signed by Nvidia Corporation;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

_NvGSTPlugin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA GAMESESSION TELEMETRY PLUGIN, Version 526.86 . The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (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: NVIDIA GAMESESSION TELEMETRY PLUGIN, Version 526.86
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 8a8bbe7d9f79774075e2b3bf554300cc
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-12 23:25:03 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Nvidia Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on _NvGSTPlugin.dll 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\toyue3r9p4n4374k44te304wnyj413lqw0nv308655abv47am4\display\pci_ven_10de&dev_2191&subsys_3a4617aa\display.nvcontainer\plugins

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

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 _NvGSTPlugin.dll 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

_NvGSTPlugin.dll 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 0x00120780
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2540544

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

.text 1841152 bytes · 72.5% of section data
MD5 f9a923c4d8e9679f09e06c8192a46426
.rdata 548864 bytes · 21.6% of section data
MD5 fb7c99efc9bd47598160e2286774746f
.data 25088 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 4ecde61223a2dfd520746fb718689048
.pdata 113664 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 774c2c9e8e06b681a92ea9ce0bfd5bc4
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 67fc5599fbc4097385868719d6bdbed7
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d10dc368cba5e75475a74cb9fa7a1e0f
.reloc 9728 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 62b5533d05493d9fa1b085d8b5bccc7e

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 8a8bbe7d9f79774075e2b3bf554300cc.
  • 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.