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mfxplugin32_hw.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9e85de92605319c3d9fa301538608c98
Latest seen 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-07-31 23:03:00 (2 years ago)
Size 19 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel® Media SDK Plugin
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-07-31 23:03:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel® Media SDK Plugin.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;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

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 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (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: 9e85de92605319c3d9fa301538608c98
Size: 19 MB
First Published: 2024-07-31 23:03:00 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-04 23:07:54 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;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\xhj16n133qgi29ucolt59550q9i389y3e0l0y9s305q2g0os86\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.

Top country Canada
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00477560
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 20661760

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

.text 5184000 bytes · 25.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 46e2ed4b46ee47d2ef96978d8873a1e0
IPPCODE 464384 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00235e99258215da26006434db7ef08b
.rdata 14414848 bytes · 69.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 55af0be3bd3688a4c7dda53f6710c616
.data 83456 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 62514fa7c052ef25d87374f51d3f5de5
.data1 229888 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 55c6686ffa5411be2e349e94b0ee89f8
IPPDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0646cdae938426925febfa15f73fa39e
.trace 14848 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9f50685b07a6cf246eeaeaf707eff27b
_RDATA 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c5b58a87515b0846f207f9acd740590
.debug_o 138752 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d673c64595e44b3c01fc85a979b2778f
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0190efc5a9fa4bd69d9aee2acd35803d
.reloc 128000 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 17f3f2748de9818dde291a66171828be

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 9e85de92605319c3d9fa301538608c98.
  • 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.