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ipf_cpu.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8227eb5ff2217360a016bdc028515fd2
Latest seen 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago)
Size 539 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Innovation Platform Framework
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Innovation Platform Framework.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;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

ipf_cpu.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Innovation Platform Framework. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks 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) Innovation Platform Framework
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 8227eb5ff2217360a016bdc028515fd2
Size: 539 KB
First Published: 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ipf_cpu.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%\driverturbo\backup

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

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 ipf_cpu.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

ipf_cpu.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0004d8d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 530432

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

.text 429568 bytes · 81.0% of section data
MD5 fdd5588d9ccd79534e2e901f90fc3872
.rdata 14848 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 fd2155bebda456d6545e9080b08f7589
.data 9216 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 dd8424bf11bf20894f52e8178539a267
.pdata 7168 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 f2a58dd179a7f0a43450979bea83ce24
PAGE 51200 bytes · 9.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d956786acf0b3cf4ea6e2077c8d47fb2
INIT 3584 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 987f80615f9f0f5adcffc9129ec28463
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 2764806fcb8e27e200675afa79011043
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 120a78028b5d4802cb546159b071fe8f

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 8227eb5ff2217360a016bdc028515fd2.
  • 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.