GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
clwvd.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:49 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: CyberLink Corporation. Product metadata: CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver.
Signed by CyberLink. 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
clwvd.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver. The reported company name is CyberLink Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:49 (4 months 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: | CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver |
| Company Name: | CyberLink Corporation |
| MD5: | e13a438f9e51dd034730678e33b73290 |
| Size: | 30 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:49 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-16 23:00:49 (4 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | CyberLink |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on clwvd.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\20170731t084759981807 |
| %localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161030t174417911700 |
| %localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170609t114011101087 |
| %localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170614t112143531312 |
| %localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170609t110408179327 |
| %localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170110t205619101247 |
ThreatInfo has observed clwvd.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 clwvd.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:
The most common operating system signal for clwvd.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
clwvd.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a5ef8d64915bd5e02f889e7f2df4964b
426ea5bdf7f39c743e4568efacee9e3f
774134e34d4c8ffec50666cd91631c0b
9c06a875051b81d9e34d4713569b6097
bc980649c7dc61ac2716aed681bb3e94
5dfc926ce3ac8a1fea73d27b5e2c6d1f
feaa082d96d6d88d63f973261bd6dcc1
2d10f2047e4d5e92bf52540fa22d2b79
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.