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mfefirek.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 91236521e7fb713825b7ec5e4de39368
Latest seen 2021-01-08 16:02:18 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-08 16:02:18 (5 years ago)
Size 396 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 16:02:18 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 16:02:18 (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

mfefirek.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 16:02:18 (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: 91236521e7fb713825b7ec5e4de39368
Size: 396 KB
First Published: 2021-01-08 16:02:18 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-08 16:02:18 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-08 16:02:18 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on mfefirek.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 mfefirek.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 mfefirek.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

mfefirek.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 0x0005b000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 381952

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

.text 306176 bytes · 80.2% of section data
MD5 c4f777b60f9ec5d134e49d7822deca7d
.rdata 34816 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 c7bb1be12f7bed7edb21088db8362496
.data 8704 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 02e69e146079acea91a774ce7ad8e313
.bldvar 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 694d95db4cbd2e818aee372e4457bb4e
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f0aff0997dfd6e5b9a428176ee76b78
PAGE 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d2cd82b5722d77e07cc752b2d02bb01c
INIT 3584 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5af0e85342bae82887da5ada6ffb90fd
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3737e72c45be004535f215dfabafeead
.reloc 25600 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 1a0c149511a9d879e94dd24fe3815be5

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 91236521e7fb713825b7ec5e4de39368.
  • 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.