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igfxext.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 49619cf805fe0bcbd7aac8af9458ca6c
Latest seen 2023-06-19 23:02:19 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:19:38 (9 years ago)
Size 259 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Common User Interface
Signed by Intel Corporation - pGFX

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:19:38 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-19 23:02:19 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Common User Interface.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation - pGFX. 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

igfxext.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Common User Interface. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-19 23:02:19 (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) Common User Interface
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 49619cf805fe0bcbd7aac8af9458ca6c
Size: 259 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:19:38 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-19 23:02:19 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-19 23:02:19 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation - pGFX
Status: Valid

The signature on igfxext.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%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\2v4o3739c65y4xm7p9j5fodo665meik7f8qy3qju788v8vs11o\display\pci_ven_8086@amp;dev_0106
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160714t171332166576\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160714t220753592848\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160715t080329179395\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191028t113228382373\pci
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t151346882396\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t141315846915\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t142735640915\pci

ThreatInfo has observed igfxext.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 igfxext.exe across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 25.0% 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 50.0%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows 8.1 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for igfxext.exe is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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

igfxext.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x00020998
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 245760

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

.text 178176 bytes · 72.5% of section data
MD5 17438dd1de48ae6a12a622aac045e665
.rdata 36352 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 79db0b5af677d32b9b094b2a84d04016
.data 9216 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 c86f4c3d508e5840b8b090be28295b33
.pdata 8192 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 078b8e7b518a7099d6bc9a8e50690f65
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 1fc35acca66fd55a8fb8661a25baf0b3

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 49619cf805fe0bcbd7aac8af9458ca6c.
  • 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.