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amd_xata.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6398acf2b09c3f25fced5bd47ef05036
Latest seen 2021-01-07 20:25:12 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-04-11 22:10:19 (8 years ago)
Size 31 KB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices
Product Stor Filter Driver
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-11 22:10:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 20:25:12 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: Stor Filter Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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_xata.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Stor Filter Driver. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 20:25:12 (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: Stor Filter Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices
MD5: 6398acf2b09c3f25fced5bd47ef05036
Size: 31 KB
First Published: 2018-04-11 22:10:19 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 20:25:12 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 20:25:12 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\b2c338548bcc27d624f21a6ef35de0a1\radeon-software-crimson-relive-17.30-09aug\packages\drivers\sbdrv\hseries\ahci_svr
%appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed amd_xata.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen amd_xata.sys across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 22.2% 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 80.0%
Windows 8.1 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for amd_xata.sys is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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_xata.sys is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x000016cc
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 14848

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

.text 3584 bytes · 24.1% of section data
MD5 6ce0fe292d8c751c57c6068a86aacebb
.rdata 1536 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 f6644868fce1ffc9c858bb7e8901ef73
.data 512 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 300ffca4b2c55279461f0dd93cec401d
.pdata 512 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 f37ecdd3994e4d418ff3d8e087a01277
PAGE 5120 bytes · 34.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac85f0d5678241938485df91d7119467
INIT 2048 bytes · 13.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60f3353cad46c60d1eb6e5a600f8babe
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 6.9% of section data
MD5 40c56698180e1b3e1a0f6301d6c6c9cb
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 d0676fcc30c71814aedef5815167c4e9

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 6398acf2b09c3f25fced5bd47ef05036.
  • 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.