mchpemi.sys file report

MD5 56a0a21000ebee7e7283929b6b4ba479
Latest seen 2023-05-12 23:17:27 (2 years ago)
First seen 2019-11-13 19:37:50 (6 years ago)
Size 36 KB
Publisher Microchip

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-11-13 19:37:50 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-12 23:17:27 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microchip. Product metadata: Microchip I2C Controller Driver for Mouse Support.

Digital signature

Signed by Microchip Technology Inc.;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.

mchpemi.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microchip I2C Controller Driver for Mouse Support. The reported company name is Microchip. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-12 23:17:27 (2 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.

Product Name: Microchip I2C Controller Driver for Mouse Support
Company Name: Microchip
MD5: 56a0a21000ebee7e7283929b6b4ba479
Size: 36 KB
First Published: 2019-11-13 19:37:50 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-12 23:17:27 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-12 23:17:27 (2 years ago)

The signature on mchpemi.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.

%commonappdata%\synaptics
%commonappdata%\synaptics
%sysdrive%\swsetup\sp84139\winwdf

ThreatInfo has observed mchpemi.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.

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for mchpemi.sys is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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.

mchpemi.sys is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x00004450

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 14848 9ed9abe1b70b06b6c0ffd89d7c0d78a9
.rdata 2048 fcafaedde79434f1bd8e57a1299d9a9e
.data 512 dfdcaae524f84f6cb87d59bfe1bc4bae
.pdata 1024 c72547440ba4c5df8fd6c956e84292c4
INIT 1024 917898e280dcc36ab426e3a23384bb3b
.rsrc 1536 8e17a4392a3498af68eb4c15b65fea24
.reloc 512 b98d38861ed438d07295bd503f2e45e0

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.

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