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mfxplugin64_hw.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ffde751891507aa32844f726336e62f4
Latest seen 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-07-31 23:02:02 (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 2024-07-31 23:02:02 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (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 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (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: ffde751891507aa32844f726336e62f4
Size: 26 MB
First Published: 2024-07-31 23:02:02 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (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\uploads\pmj7i2a2y0k1tssx3cebi6cyas98p83assyjuhv557vsa90v4u\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\pu7r7am7oiq109s0jwjx91219x730g2d43ry8gf07g339bqa47\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 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 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 0x0092a760
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 ebfd62a8b16fb825c72a77091f16d712
IPPCODE 582656 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5e434f94fe073826b28bc89ac2c753f3
.rdata 15662080 bytes · 56.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 518c28d8fc4bc60c73091aa76fb1e37c
.data 108032 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 6402c62df41333e8bf55aeb1537627e1
.pdata 345088 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 cedf98545cc2f59f2f894a2cdbbc597e
.data1 296960 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 056738a921689cfc3928c5b6cb5753de
IPPDATA 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b9044e814fe08286202cbde8d420e400
.trace 19456 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e01ed5dd1eeb44ffe74025f011d43f16
_RDATA 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f21b0edf132459e630ebcd1664f87a94
.debug_o 620544 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e3ba35301706475860377f666bd769f1
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8db28090fe7f58053a6545e5b3565d78
.reloc 45056 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6995b3990d499c8dcdcefa9e98da79ac

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 ffde751891507aa32844f726336e62f4.
  • 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.