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iaStorAfsService.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 995e12dc943b9710b0faa80f8c59cf0d
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:59:13 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:32:23 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Service
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 23:32:23 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:59:13 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

iaStorAfsService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Service. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:59:13 (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 Service
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 995e12dc943b9710b0faa80f8c59cf0d
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:32:23 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:59:13 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:59:13 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on iaStorAfsService.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
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210827748\pci

ThreatInfo has observed iaStorAfsService.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 iaStorAfsService.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 iaStorAfsService.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

iaStorAfsService.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0017c384
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2749952

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

.text 2031104 bytes · 73.9% of section data
MD5 a6f1d31015873e57b38249df125ec269
.rdata 548864 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 81ca252545f89ddaf892f0d5209c4528
.data 39936 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 01575d2f1acb9756622ff02210afec2f
.pdata 113152 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 5867d3f9c66e9ca0d147767a9334c3a9
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8e3343efa9afc26ac6caf49228cbe049
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 fe9eceb17479a56d264eab3e52dacdc6
.reloc 12288 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 6ea00fc27fcc4157da8ee8e372718ab6

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 995e12dc943b9710b0faa80f8c59cf0d.
  • 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.