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libmfxhw32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 11592f310f2de5c029fc0d85ceb09ff2
Latest seen 2021-01-01 15:05:27 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-01 14:44:07 (5 years ago)
Size 22 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel® Media SDK
Signed by IntelGraphicsPE2021;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-01 14:44:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 15:05:27 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel® Media SDK.

Digital signature

Signed by IntelGraphicsPE2021;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

libmfxhw32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel® Media SDK. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-01 15:05:27 (5 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® Media SDK
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 11592f310f2de5c029fc0d85ceb09ff2
Size: 22 MB
First Published: 2021-01-01 14:44:07 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-01 15:05:27 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-01 15:05:27 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IntelGraphicsPE2021;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on libmfxhw32.dll 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\restore\0o5q32f50y910891x62n5c5shgnsvrjvt35o1j4f1lbt0sb81b\display

ThreatInfo has observed libmfxhw32.dll 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 libmfxhw32.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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 libmfxhw32.dll 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

libmfxhw32.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x006a11d0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 23464960

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

.text 7430656 bytes · 31.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 0c79637472e859761e2b5a7a9e29353a
IPPCODE 893952 bytes · 3.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c60f07ee3a12f3e24d4761a92f1264c1
.rdata 14606848 bytes · 62.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c3f7a7c5b3db56a2ca13dde34d9c57b6
.data 273920 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 a6647d856bb1314430c27481ae04a275
IPPDATA 9728 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e5864042c9374bea7f8437ba5022f314
.rsrc 6656 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1d872213ff3d97b184de4b1d199d4530
.reloc 243200 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 fa19c3a344258dd58b8f14b3855331cb

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 11592f310f2de5c029fc0d85ceb09ff2.
  • 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.