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amd_dpfc_sdk.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 037e7b4b542bc17f3d278ae3efae0ab2
Latest seen 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (3 years ago)
Size 37 KB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices
Product AMD Dynamic Power and Frequency Control SDK
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices INC.;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 23:38:18 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: AMD Dynamic Power and Frequency Control SDK .

Digital signature

Signed by Advanced Micro Devices INC.;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

amd_dpfc_sdk.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD Dynamic Power and Frequency Control SDK . The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (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: AMD Dynamic Power and Frequency Control SDK
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices
MD5: 037e7b4b542bc17f3d278ae3efae0ab2
Size: 37 KB
First Published: 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-12 23:38:18 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Advanced Micro Devices INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on amd_dpfc_sdk.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

ThreatInfo has observed amd_dpfc_sdk.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 amd_dpfc_sdk.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 amd_dpfc_sdk.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

amd_dpfc_sdk.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 0x00002728
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 19968

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

.text 9216 bytes · 46.2% of section data
MD5 2241a1d651acffc40c3c330e2586f007
.rdata 7168 bytes · 35.9% of section data
MD5 763d7796794ad1fb4c3d51b65bfd6a8e
.data 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 0ae278f5d9d172d986a049452f8c48b4
.pdata 1024 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 b89f455b7f8b4e4f47b7b125293f4100
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 9715ec5b6824178d0edac9a8ca62f148
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 2b5c658fae9a07a760dda1fe9f9b19d8

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 037e7b4b542bc17f3d278ae3efae0ab2.
  • 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.