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mfxplugin32_hw.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-12-11 23:21:23 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-11 23:21:23 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel® Media SDK Plugin.
Signed by Intel(R) Software Development Products;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
mfxplugin32_hw.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel® Media SDK Plugin. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-11 23:21:23 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Intel® Media SDK Plugin |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | 485c8a3362f6d98b95ffd5ff44bf16e3 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-11 23:21:23 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-11 23:21:23 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-11 23:21:23 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel(R) Software Development Products;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on mfxplugin32_hw.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\uploads\cv8q27vly3rombs7lf0i16qdsp89p7lex947smhttx348mw0sd\display |
ThreatInfo has observed mfxplugin32_hw.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 mfxplugin32_hw.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:
The most common operating system signal for mfxplugin32_hw.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
mfxplugin32_hw.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4455c2f5043741f0ee730394ef33a098
8ad2b3d6265c818835093e0f438e10e0
6178e7abae2e2007b8b40410b4d63d2e
928348268e54a7c5080cd106a37c7c0d
7a2dc57d2efd84548e4413281cd7bd78
a29a6ed02a66a45a4121c4939f3a490d
0ceb31106a01a8a0675f6433eb4e1ec7
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.