amdkmafd.sys file report

MD5 88aca84c30b22430ff148a198cbfa6f3
Latest seen 2021-08-23 20:38:54 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-20 22:02:38 (8 years ago)
Size 15 KB
Product AMD Driver

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-20 22:02:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-23 20:38:54 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. Product metadata: AMD Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

amdkmafd.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD Driver. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-23 20:38:54 (4 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

Product Name: AMD Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
MD5: 88aca84c30b22430ff148a198cbfa6f3
Size: 15 KB
First Published: 2017-09-20 22:02:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-23 20:38:54 (4 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-23 20:38:54 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on amdkmafd.sys 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.

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\e5401c70cc22401d51680c5e7e7059fb\$_outdir\packages\drivers\amdkmafd\wb
%commonappdata%\d95f2594-1d5e-4c46-8eaa-980d278fc324\dell\drivers\217654_video_driver_gf16c_wn32_15.201.2701_a01\packages\drivers\amdkmafd
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\e5401c70cc22401d51680c5e7e7059fb\$_outdir\packages\drivers\amdkmafd
%commonappdata%\9f5cf37d-d205-409d-bf68-cac4e3e5c916\dell\drivers\217654_video_driver_gf16c_wn32_15.201.2701_a01\packages\drivers\amdkmafd
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\71b2120d6f8c586067cc1f2b13385cad\$_outdir\packages\drivers\amdkmafd
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160514t165657666344\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20150914t035747800904\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20151228t181422311883\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160523t235228793533\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160514t161709717624\pci

ThreatInfo has observed amdkmafd.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 63.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 43.8%
Windows 8 31.3%
Windows 7 18.8%
Windows 8.1 6.3%

The most common operating system signal for amdkmafd.sys is Windows 10 with 43.8% 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.

amdkmafd.sys is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00010000
Entry Address: 0x00005006

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3072 4a4eeb5f3f84ef15a87f5ee24beb4d67
.rdata 512 75ed50e74439515f1fdaa679de08678e
.data 512 f6a079134b151e22b7945e3c260d0325
PAGE 512 eba6f50badfdc98d911b831029734926
INIT 1536 a7c31c57254f5433caac55faaa106a72
.rsrc 1024 5f0a8c9fedc2f8249aedce37fec56c77
.reloc 512 a7e3141d92813bbe6f0045c39fe2a746

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.

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