GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

drivermax.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.DriverMax File reputation report
MD5 a73c8789f09d76edaf0ca93a79f2a1c2
Latest seen 2022-08-02 23:51:05 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-02 23:50:44 (3 years ago)
Size 8 MB
Product DriverMax

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.DriverMax. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.DriverMax
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-02 23:51:05 (3 years ago)
File hash
a73c8789f09d76edaf0ca93a79f2a1c2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.DriverMax, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-02 23:50:44 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-02 23:51:05 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Innovative Solutions. Product metadata: DriverMax.

Digital signature

Signed by INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS GRUP SRL. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

drivermax.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DriverMax. The reported company name is Innovative Solutions. The current detection status is PUP.DriverMax, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-02 23:51:05 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If drivermax.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.DriverMax.

Product Name: DriverMax
Company Name: Innovative Solutions
MD5: a73c8789f09d76edaf0ca93a79f2a1c2
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2022-08-02 23:50:44 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-02 23:51:05 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.DriverMax (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-02 23:51:05 (3 years ago)
drivermax.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS GRUP SRL
Status: Valid

The signature on drivermax.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.

%programfiles%\innovative solutions

ThreatInfo has observed drivermax.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for drivermax.exe 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.

drivermax.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0027d464
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 8446976

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

CODE 2612736 bytes · 30.9% of section data
MD5 c4b6abc2e43e2ed1daa897739d00a4b9
DATA 34304 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 77eb7269c6394ed9046593d86e36bfec
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7c5c191d6b7135ae5355453496187033
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8bb5f6db008eb2fa5a6e148d838dc3d6
.reloc 163840 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 a40f977237dc67190330c7e6e4905224
.rsrc 5619200 bytes · 66.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 5c5dcaa3037335af538c824432fbccb8

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.DriverMax

This report identifies drivermax.exe by MD5 a73c8789f09d76edaf0ca93a79f2a1c2. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a73c8789f09d76edaf0ca93a79f2a1c2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.