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amdvlk64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5f530460892151a22f38af801ce55fd1
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:16:52 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-22 21:46:51 (5 years ago)
Size 38 MB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product AMD, Vulkan 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 21:46:51 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:16:52 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

amdvlk64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD, Vulkan 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 04:16:52 (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, Vulkan Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
MD5: 5f530460892151a22f38af801ce55fd1
Size: 38 MB
First Published: 2020-12-22 21:46:51 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:16:52 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:16:52 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on amdvlk64.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\209we9k72e30s70bnw24623e953vdy93o65115sld834sb9mrq\display\pci_ven_1002&dev_67df&rev_cf
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\amd-radeon-hd-5700-series-27.20.14501.28009

ThreatInfo has observed amdvlk64.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 amdvlk64.dll 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 amdvlk64.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

amdvlk64.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 0x00beab34
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 40337408

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

.text 13218304 bytes · 32.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 de96427c2f65345bc8b034234051fb37
.rdata 25305088 bytes · 62.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 680d81182c5bc9875e28004089f58ad1
.data 736256 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 c97925ae02a7c569d7b24e129131b956
.pdata 360960 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 4f585521b3da583cd32dc15112ea7dc8
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0ffe904acd227be726909ece45929897
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9649fbdc7ec6ee83e3a2ac769090b389
.reloc 714752 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 7571e8e7ae93d3c6edf61636444bdd4a

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 5f530460892151a22f38af801ce55fd1.
  • 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.