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mfenlfk.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 01363bc6b84450c06d953a23b4f96274
Latest seen 2021-01-08 16:00:53 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-08 16:00:53 (5 years ago)
Size 72 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 16:00:53 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 16:00:53 (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

mfenlfk.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 16:00:53 (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: 01363bc6b84450c06d953a23b4f96274
Size: 72 KB
First Published: 2021-01-08 16:00:53 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-08 16:00:53 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-08 16:00:53 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on mfenlfk.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 mfenlfk.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 mfenlfk.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

mfenlfk.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 0x00003fa0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 49664

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

.text 27136 bytes · 54.6% of section data
MD5 066a7f7e490ad76f62c1b472beac37a8
.rdata 11776 bytes · 23.7% of section data
MD5 63821c418bfa1ddbf352d494862a5252
.data 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 28308aff0b60bfa03acc06447665a480
.CRT 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 3d94a5b91b3e607b93e5211350367d16
.bldvar 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 694d95db4cbd2e818aee372e4457bb4e
PAGE 1024 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2dc0f6067e43128a028f515289d83e18
INIT 2048 bytes · 4.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0688096f10914f7c8ec8219a8b80e227
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 5304a0b6ec4666dfd821722051ff2bcb
.reloc 5120 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 fd0f0eb1d758a4bb354e1d74a5dd974c

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 01363bc6b84450c06d953a23b4f96274.
  • 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.