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athrx.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 42de53182e4e721041ce2311f6ae0554
Latest seen 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Qualcomm Atheros Communications, Inc.
Product Driver for Qualcomm Atheros CB42/CB43/MB42/MB43 Network Adapter
Signed by Qualcomm Atheros;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Qualcomm Atheros Communications, Inc.. Product metadata: Driver for Qualcomm Atheros CB42/CB43/MB42/MB43 Network Adapter.

Digital signature

Signed by Qualcomm Atheros;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

athrx.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver for Qualcomm Atheros CB42/CB43/MB42/MB43 Network Adapter. The reported company name is Qualcomm Atheros Communications, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 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: Driver for Qualcomm Atheros CB42/CB43/MB42/MB43 Network Adapter
Company Name: Qualcomm Atheros Communications, Inc.
MD5: 42de53182e4e721041ce2311f6ae0554
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-22 23:18:12 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Qualcomm Atheros;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on athrx.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\20180122t203448791978\pci

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

Top country Serbia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Serbia 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for athrx.sys is Windows 7 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

athrx.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 0x00421064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 4168192

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

.text 3177472 bytes · 76.2% of section data
MD5 32d08153656c4759dc5162d7861a33e2
.rdata 785408 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 d7d39fe68d0887c6a4288cf57c4fe910
.data 104448 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 380c3370bec72d5e584519347f03f346
.pdata 77312 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 e0f68d30a8ee8ffb10a4440ad242adec
INIT 4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf78689622ba8256baee030cd165fe62
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c7fbfffd3728ea074923abd9bd6f67a5
.reloc 17408 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 1c325270ff6bb47fe19ff7bb406f2d13

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 42de53182e4e721041ce2311f6ae0554.
  • 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.