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intcdaud.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-01-10 23:20:24 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-10 23:20:24 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Display Audio.
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
intcdaud.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Display Audio. The reported company name is Intel(R) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-10 23:20:24 (3 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) Display Audio |
| Company Name: | Intel(R) Corporation |
| MD5: | eb9010dc43f9d56d7e1e123ca052aafc |
| Size: | 649 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-10 23:20:24 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-01-10 23:20:24 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-01-10 23:20:24 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on intcdaud.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:
| %system%\driverstore\filerepository |
ThreatInfo has observed intcdaud.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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for intcdaud.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
intcdaud.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
e287bbeaad92d0000b836abe67866c03
065430063fbe65171ead5de05dbc02c7
2c19e78b72c498f0b3b03b4e81abf576
a060db1ae4d2898b75151742b744a632
7820d18fa7f76e27d7eb9765b6983f74
0ef18e9b7557859b20b6e6bd5a1dbd7e
51bfc00ad10d7957919e0fca2bcfa7a8
b71efe5f6388de440cbf8a7a28227eb4
1fdd9012d20f74d7385a6cd8ed36f93e
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.