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difx64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 baf12cca57ffd069775d48a9d4044426
Latest seen 2023-06-19 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:19:38 (9 years ago)
Size 192 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Installation Framework
Signed by Intel Corporation - pGFX

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:19:38 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-19 23:06:16 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Installation Framework.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation - pGFX. 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

difx64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Installation Framework. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-19 23:06:16 (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: Intel(R) Installation Framework
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: baf12cca57ffd069775d48a9d4044426
Size: 192 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:19:38 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-19 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-19 23:06:16 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation - pGFX
Status: Valid

The signature on difx64.exe 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%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\2v4o3739c65y4xm7p9j5fodo665meik7f8qy3qju788v8vs11o\display\pci_ven_8086@amp;dev_0106
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160714t171332166576\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160714t220753592848\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160715t080329179395\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191028t113228382373\pci
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\-200005751
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t151346882396\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t142735640915\pci

ThreatInfo has observed difx64.exe 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 difx64.exe across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 23.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 23.1% 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 46.2%
Windows 7 38.5%
Windows 8.1 15.4%

The most common operating system signal for difx64.exe is Windows 10 with 46.2% 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

difx64.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000bae0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 176640

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

.text 122880 bytes · 69.6% of section data
MD5 0841a1d3a11260f0046db6713be833dd
.rdata 36352 bytes · 20.6% of section data
MD5 44ef200eabb5f45581c1ee6edfe87d80
.data 7168 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 e0021e7cee820e6299db854e4b179ce9
.pdata 9216 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 8a8813b1e3290d4d239281a270210c43
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 0fcac62dff0c39020051d84208c443d1

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 baf12cca57ffd069775d48a9d4044426.
  • 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.