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ehdrv.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-03-30 23:29:41 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-30 23:29:41 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: ESET. Product metadata: ESET Security.
Signed by ESET, spol. s r.o.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
ehdrv.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ESET Security. The reported company name is ESET. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-30 23:29:41 (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: | ESET Security |
| Company Name: | ESET |
| MD5: | 192771a765a8895eddbce83cd0599f77 |
| Size: | 220 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-03-30 23:29:41 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-30 23:29:41 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-30 23:29:41 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | ESET, spol. s r.o.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ehdrv.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:
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed ehdrv.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 ehdrv.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 United States 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 ehdrv.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
ehdrv.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.
cbb1851b0e9ada9fad4f817474bf5afe
e5bfcdd17695be845c17358dd96656f9
79ca48d0a41f09ceec87dd034ad1a0b5
0a230d36ffc739d589d47a6acc9e2ce5
d63f943b317129ba078ac9d5e136a580
86af6fdb14fa466cb774be2734504309
9ad8655a320906016893cbdcda99930f
8751dd7c4d883570bdb9288526eed67a
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.