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mfedisk.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f0a240a290a47fec3cb98e4e507b06b3
Latest seen 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago)
Size 88 KB
Publisher McAfee, LLC
Product SYSCORE
Signed by McAfee, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: McAfee, LLC. Product metadata: SYSCORE.

Digital signature

Signed by McAfee, 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.

File context

mfedisk.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SYSCORE. The reported company name is McAfee, LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (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: SYSCORE
Company Name: McAfee, LLC
MD5: f0a240a290a47fec3cb98e4e507b06b3
Size: 88 KB
First Published: 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-08 16:01:27 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: McAfee, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on mfedisk.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:

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed mfedisk.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.

OS Version:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for mfedisk.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

mfedisk.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 0x00002af0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 66048

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

.text 42496 bytes · 64.3% of section data
MD5 32ca81ca4bf4f12067d035c60c974e02
.rdata 11264 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 a616fa0ac249a49be63a81b1761b34f1
.data 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 7cb0ea026614bee5790f51172e145c97
.bldvar 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 694d95db4cbd2e818aee372e4457bb4e
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 56fb99512cb28505d9de1bf83ea0dfba
PAGE 1024 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0a6abd44147f59c6f51bdc5013bddec4
.edata 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 d4f825407d992717b8f79195c5fb5884
INIT 2048 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 830a3c09200e33706c3b01b90ea627db
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 b8e643dbd95e3d7739b6d1eda58cca6c
.reloc 6144 bytes · 9.3% of section data
MD5 4c662d7bcec2d2bac8ab4c554e694137

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 f0a240a290a47fec3cb98e4e507b06b3.
  • 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.