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cdralw2k.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-10-16 18:09:54 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 18:29:59 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Sonic Solutions. Product metadata: Drag-to-Disc.
Signed by Sonic Solutions. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
cdralw2k.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Drag-to-Disc. The reported company name is Sonic Solutions. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 18:29:59 (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: | Drag-to-Disc |
| Company Name: | Sonic Solutions |
| MD5: | 9e26599599d178e71afb5599e146031a |
| Size: | 8 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-10-16 18:09:54 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-13 18:29:59 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-13 18:29:59 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Sonic Solutions |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on cdralw2k.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%\temp |
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed cdralw2k.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 cdralw2k.sys across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for cdralw2k.sys is Windows 7 with 42.9% 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
cdralw2k.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
6e7d40622ebf10fd742bc94747559872
978f435f1ce7f59998925a81487ace26
a7e7523972d4c01fcc4a35f8ccc94f32
9600a57abb1e3d0a96da0b479b8a281d
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.