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amdkmdap.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 efd5e7682ec6003577ac9735ce3fd12a
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:19:06 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-22 21:41:03 (5 years ago)
Size 608 KB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product AMD driver
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;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 2020-12-22 21:41:03 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:19:06 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;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

amdkmdap.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-23 04:19:06 (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: AMD driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
MD5: efd5e7682ec6003577ac9735ce3fd12a
Size: 608 KB
First Published: 2020-12-22 21:41:03 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:19:06 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:19:06 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on amdkmdap.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\209we9k72e30s70bnw24623e953vdy93o65115sld834sb9mrq\display\pci_ven_1002&dev_67df&rev_cf
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\amd-radeon-hd-5700-series-27.20.14501.28009

ThreatInfo has observed amdkmdap.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 amdkmdap.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 50.0% 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 amdkmdap.sys 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

amdkmdap.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00095084
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 595456

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

.text 465408 bytes · 78.2% of section data
MD5 0787fd62db243f7cfc179639ce3378a7
PAGE 8192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5d54824b9c0daa1894f2361e2b9b0eff
.data 81408 bytes · 13.7% of section data
MD5 28a3ed4d1d49e43bfb09e4b9e3efb3f2
.pdata 17920 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 27de5b5e75bd7038d49294c7fd6d4916
.idata 5120 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 4195710b39872181bdb6177f4243cf17
INIT 4608 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fa08c72ba54b1ec15fca920180875866
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 fbb5c9654577a9ebec4435aabe848c21
.reloc 11776 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 1afeccd50e68494fd80182b35da09fa1

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 efd5e7682ec6003577ac9735ce3fd12a.
  • 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.