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esif_lf.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9a319b9f9fa15d275b58401a053acf5d
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-10-28 16:18:06 (5 years ago)
Size 346 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Dynamic Platform Thermal Framework
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-28 16:18:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Dynamic Platform Thermal Framework.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

esif_lf.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Dynamic Platform Thermal Framework. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year 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: Dynamic Platform Thermal Framework
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 9a319b9f9fa15d275b58401a053acf5d
Size: 346 KB
First Published: 2020-10-28 16:18:06 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on esif_lf.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\20180213t073951595498\acpi
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\acpi

ThreatInfo has observed esif_lf.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 esif_lf.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for esif_lf.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

esif_lf.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0003258c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 335360

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

.text 274944 bytes · 82.0% of section data
MD5 09a70c2422d77edc22edec00a0955b71
.rdata 8704 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 d8502455484d4b5d2d12aaa876df0685
.data 2560 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 36813e44bbbd2bc29c239d8f61f60e98
.pdata 5120 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 fca8a4ae3f591a506b417400054dfe18
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72b665dac2eb62cb46748c3f2bc81206
PAGE 32256 bytes · 9.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 be01bd116b029f6ac6bdad16ce83117a
INIT 2560 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 332c1570a5412938dc67d19e79677472
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 bdbd633f19a6fc16b0a5a4c5430b5c64
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 dbdfda4c32705d0e136e66163a2bfeec

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 9a319b9f9fa15d275b58401a053acf5d.
  • 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.