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asmtxhci.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 318d63ba5d54bcfa48dc0e9be48adafd
Latest seen 2022-12-04 23:09:53 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-14 18:12:56 (7 years ago)
Size 345 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-14 18:12:56 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-04 23:09:53 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ASMedia Technology Inc. Product metadata: ASMedia USB 3.1 Host Drivers.

Digital signature

Signed by ASMedia Technology 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. 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.

asmtxhci.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ASMedia USB 3.1 Host Drivers. The reported company name is ASMedia Technology Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-04 23:09:53 (3 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: ASMedia USB 3.1 Host Drivers
Company Name: ASMedia Technology Inc
MD5: 318d63ba5d54bcfa48dc0e9be48adafd
Size: 345 KB
First Published: 2018-07-14 18:12:56 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-04 23:09:53 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-04 23:09:53 (3 years ago)
Signed By: ASMedia Technology Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on asmtxhci.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\66255b4cf22b41c254ba9431cfa1477b\asmedia_usb3_1.16.26.1\driver
%programfiles%\asm104xusb3\driver

ThreatInfo has observed asmtxhci.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.

Windows 7 50.0%
Windows 10 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for asmtxhci.sys is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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.

asmtxhci.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0005203e
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 336384

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

.text 310272 bytes · 92.2% of section data
MD5 e97d032988a44fa7d6e12d59a4709d59
.rdata 8192 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 36f0e605debee89248c6153c541f207c
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 094a0dfee634d78632a66369f26aed9a
PAGE 5120 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7b727aca80b6b24be610fb9e9b6abb5
INIT 4096 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e306c177766eca8222ef4b8abebc17b9
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 9ea1b76a9470586c773b73f164dd9386
.reloc 6656 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 8377dbb4f399770d2b6b24fb3a62ce3e

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 318d63ba5d54bcfa48dc0e9be48adafd.
  • 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.