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iusb3xhc.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0f9a782355aadd7b2221511028d1b021
Latest seen 2022-09-13 23:28:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-05-10 15:07:30 (8 years ago)
Size 812 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product USB 3.0 Device Driver
Signed by Intel(R) USB eXtensible Host Controller Drivers

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-05-10 15:07:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-13 23:28:41 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: USB 3.0 Device Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) USB eXtensible Host Controller Drivers. 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

iusb3xhc.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with USB 3.0 Device Driver. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-13 23:28:41 (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: USB 3.0 Device Driver
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 0f9a782355aadd7b2221511028d1b021
Size: 812 KB
First Published: 2018-05-10 15:07:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-13 23:28:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-13 23:28:41 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) USB eXtensible Host Controller Drivers
Status: Valid

The signature on iusb3xhc.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%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\154941\intel(r)_usb_3.0_extensible_host_controller_driver_5.0.4.43\intel(r)_usb_3.0_extensible_host_controller_driver_5.0.4.43\drivers\win7
%system%

ThreatInfo has observed iusb3xhc.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 iusb3xhc.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Kyrgyzstan
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Kyrgyzstan with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iusb3xhc.sys is Windows 7 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

iusb3xhc.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 0x0009b222
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 819200

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

.text 451584 bytes · 55.1% of section data
MD5 d9085f1b725c7c1ea96e0f9cce9ad8fd
.rdata 51200 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 dacecb672f06f7e8e22d3281af5b6799
.data 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 e2d456bc84d8edcdf822407cf115e63c
.guids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bac82beb0d86e9e5c3ed32f95ad7eda8
PAGE 109568 bytes · 13.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c2df7c4fead26587d1721b1c1a7494f3
PAGEDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
INIT 6144 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3c27de1a9c628e9e217c56e1fa508c12
.rsrc 146944 bytes · 17.9% of section data
MD5 81bc2bdc4da22e58af52c08d37f29651
.reloc 50176 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 7ff6c4a3113634560acee65ddd66d64e

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 0f9a782355aadd7b2221511028d1b021.
  • 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.