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amdxe.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a3602eb3d3f55027aabb58480e287294
Latest seen 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 years ago)
Size 60 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 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 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

amdxe.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 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (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.

File Details

Product Name: AMD Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
MD5: a3602eb3d3f55027aabb58480e287294
Size: 60 KB
First Published: 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-15 23:39:31 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on amdxe.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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20210404t105028332946\root

ThreatInfo has observed amdxe.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 amdxe.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Austria
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Austria with 100.0% 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 amdxe.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

amdxe.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 0x00003770
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 34816

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

.text 17920 bytes · 51.5% of section data
MD5 6fb74d6ce743db1dcf6c9d5fc2281077
.rdata 8192 bytes · 23.5% of section data
MD5 c17ae4d8af571d0a4f6326c75f9ec8f4
.data 512 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 5a9a4cb56ffe4bf2ea1bc0e9277a7f18
.pdata 1024 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 1e35c991937b3840a47ac0cb87d42069
PAGE 4096 bytes · 11.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b5256780438e8cd78688a6e4123854f4
INIT 1536 bytes · 4.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eb98661c5cb08a9d1e38a629c7b0855d
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 b20b279402e8f4fb252216a21cbb5f49
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 68940acc844af550b10d25b6f3e23b28

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 a3602eb3d3f55027aabb58480e287294.
  • 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.