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amdvlk64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8b3f9d04c08da19a882362991af68d35
Latest seen 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 years ago)
Size 12 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 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.

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 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 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.

Product Name: AMD, Vulkan Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
MD5: 8b3f9d04c08da19a882362991af68d35
Size: 12 MB
First Published: 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-15 23:48:40 (2 years ago)

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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20210316t132837122054\pci

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.

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.

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 0x00845a0c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 13510656

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

.text 9177600 bytes · 67.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 01121a2cb81a047b7b1c403f54a45b33
.rdata 3701248 bytes · 27.4% of section data
MD5 a5bb1edf322871dc757f02082ba6eafa
.data 118272 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 9c982b0c9043c8c07cf717ee731af593
.pdata 289280 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 e25576a0c6b3073c0198602a3be655cf
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c04f56721ba1cd8dd59af26bb1656974
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 05098f31a4dea6ad7896b308aa0c072f
.reloc 221696 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 30891761b5004c8a9e950447aeedc6b2

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 8b3f9d04c08da19a882362991af68d35.
  • 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.