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iaStorAfsNative.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b3af61db2c57ba04138d772927358833
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago)
Size 216 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Native Application
Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Native Application.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;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

iaStorAfsNative.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Native Application. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (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) Optane(TM) Memory Native Application
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: b3af61db2c57ba04138d772927358833
Size: 216 KB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:58:57 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on iaStorAfsNative.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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\pci

ThreatInfo has observed iaStorAfsNative.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 iaStorAfsNative.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iaStorAfsNative.exe 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

iaStorAfsNative.exe 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 0x00024c40
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 200192

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

.text 155648 bytes · 77.7% of section data
MD5 c8b32ed6a0223950c48b3eb59966496b
.rdata 27648 bytes · 13.8% of section data
MD5 810a8ded274c348ea32ca7f29d95a9d4
.data 4608 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 2c4d3aa2fb1a0508a43112a8d0e124d2
.pdata 9216 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 32e354b0784ebcaba456f60f694d7998
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 bc015a407f2aa3e601123e1ab9641a0b
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 df00f1ee9e0a33ff2ef8571ec42551b1

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 b3af61db2c57ba04138d772927358833.
  • 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.