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iccwdt.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 db8649f24b1fb4ff2b30985406130ca1
Latest seen 2024-01-15 23:09:02 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:20:36 (9 years ago)
Size 33 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT)
Signed by Intel Corporation - Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:20:36 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-15 23:09:02 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT).

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation - Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group. 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

iccwdt.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT). The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-15 23:09:02 (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) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT)
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: db8649f24b1fb4ff2b30985406130ca1
Size: 33 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:20:36 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-15 23:09:02 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-15 23:09:02 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation - Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group
Status: Valid

The signature on iccwdt.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:

%appdata%\driverdetails.com\driverdr.com\driverdr\drivers\guqvwr4m.j5z
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191021t015443530604\acpi
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200612t015242173284\acpi
%appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed iccwdt.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 iccwdt.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 33.3% 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 75.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for iccwdt.sys is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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

iccwdt.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0000111d
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 13824

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

.text 2560 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 aaf8730535a08ca653dc35ad79c8c04f
.rdata 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 a8e3f6ecdb5c3927c26dc09d7c832199
.data 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 2b3e1ff54d2483d1cfbb8b71d613a500
PAGE 6656 bytes · 48.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72b095bf49789efbead72fcdc56301c7
INIT 1024 bytes · 7.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bec8dbf00a12159a833c27a06468e0ec
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 b1c82ff5b9235c6e7c16f090ad27f681
.reloc 1024 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 a0e729ccd39246701d04e1f350d5f4e3

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 db8649f24b1fb4ff2b30985406130ca1.
  • 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.