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iaLPSS2_UART2.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4860dfdd1f70bbd123d2b311f709e8c5
Latest seen 2021-01-05 16:31:40 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-05-20 08:24:16 (7 years ago)
Size 312 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Serial IO Driver
Signed by Intel(R) Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-05-20 08:24:16 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 16:31:40 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Serial IO Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group;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

iaLPSS2_UART2.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Serial IO Driver. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 16:31:40 (5 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) Serial IO Driver
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 4860dfdd1f70bbd123d2b311f709e8c5
Size: 312 KB
First Published: 2019-05-20 08:24:16 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 16:31:40 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 16:31:40 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on iaLPSS2_UART2.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\20190511t153157020229\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190906t111820386595\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200707t111827245362\pci

ThreatInfo has observed iaLPSS2_UART2.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 iaLPSS2_UART2.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Turkey
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 66.7% 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 iaLPSS2_UART2.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

iaLPSS2_UART2.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 0x0003ca40
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 299520

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

.text 257536 bytes · 86.0% of section data
MD5 78a641956b4c4b278060c916ff53618a
.rdata 16384 bytes · 5.5% of section data
MD5 2b213754af876cee7f356d3371714c99
.data 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 055cc26e4a41f06ef9959755c9a68fef
.pdata 7168 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 5ff7745e9e58601e91ecbb0e380de2fa
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77e3f724919889514ee56b933a53a359
INIT 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6b9f35347a4a21ed7f2612c1e556913e
.rsrc 12288 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 92fcbc732ffcd017a8409d9b366e43ee
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 7c81e9e7c942ae926d397a72e88428f7

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 4860dfdd1f70bbd123d2b311f709e8c5.
  • 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.