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libmfxhw64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 352dfa193c074fbc6ce376f9235e1fbd
Latest seen 2021-01-01 15:04:49 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-01 14:44:23 (5 years ago)
Size 24 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 14:44:23 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 15:04:49 (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

libmfxhw64.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 15:04:49 (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: 352dfa193c074fbc6ce376f9235e1fbd
Size: 24 MB
First Published: 2021-01-01 14:44:23 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-01 15:04:49 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-01 15:04:49 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on libmfxhw64.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 libmfxhw64.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 libmfxhw64.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 libmfxhw64.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

libmfxhw64.dll 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 0x00718d20
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 24926208

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

.text 7980544 bytes · 32.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 0cb06f75f2a9dbefbcc34c9e3cf46f96
IPPCODE 981504 bytes · 3.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f8dc8506556511a49c4e27e01a47bcf9
.rdata 15356416 bytes · 61.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 6a1bd957913cac585ccea60fdc0166c9
.data 314880 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 034a898ec1255167f3463ae1901d223c
.pdata 230400 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 b35cd2553f63358ecf509c30f330675f
IPPDATA 16384 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7f76efe3161ea6246f7fc6db3627dc6
.rsrc 6656 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 58fb9a5f51f9f4c58b3b63a0f57fdcfd
.reloc 39424 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 d0229864410817fe199645dca259949d

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 352dfa193c074fbc6ce376f9235e1fbd.
  • 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.