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mfxplugin64_hw.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 37170bfef9d6f9214cc1d7db76de35f7
Latest seen 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (2 years ago)
Size 26 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 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (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

mfxplugin64_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 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (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: 37170bfef9d6f9214cc1d7db76de35f7
Size: 26 MB
First Published: 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-10-26 23:17:48 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on mfxplugin64_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\restore\2808wnde4vqx91w191p3io4fgabek2xipahvu7842i7308dqf1\display

ThreatInfo has observed mfxplugin64_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 mfxplugin64_hw.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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 mfxplugin64_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

mfxplugin64_hw.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0092a720
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 27937792

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

.text 10247680 bytes · 36.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c12599323f5325cdb91c9fde943c7d03
IPPCODE 582656 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5e434f94fe073826b28bc89ac2c753f3
.rdata 15662080 bytes · 56.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 eb0c325ecb1924c373efc82fa0ec1cd1
.data 108032 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e26cf4d9bb47928e80fc8d79e8130550
.pdata 345088 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 da65975b8f2c8f8c4b2b595df0871a76
.data1 296960 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4c496f8cb25da09c7652f8e5eef54f97
IPPDATA 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b9044e814fe08286202cbde8d420e400
.trace 19456 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6f61d4d7cfceb3e4dc575abc1dfcc52a
_RDATA 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9255dd1b951cfb5dd60adfa21395ffda
.debug_o 620544 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 49af407e24eff0ddaa6450ed379bdec6
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f2523ef11744445dc77882bc00f9e57d
.reloc 45056 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bb641815b2aae53a8cce5a75937171f6

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 37170bfef9d6f9214cc1d7db76de35f7.
  • 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.