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nvEncMFTH264x.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 96947d0beb831a32d3fe6d4aa1171752
Latest seen 2021-01-12 21:07:32 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 20:45:47 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-12 20:45:47 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 21:07:32 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA 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

nvEncMFTH264x.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 21:07:32 (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: NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 96947d0beb831a32d3fe6d4aa1171752
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 20:45:47 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 21:07:32 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 21:07:32 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvEncMFTH264x.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\b4j2d5pcli3285crxn4662820cw4c63121ky4lp22voor88472\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\i41728xrko8ie261618mm4iq928ne854t8pn711he01288knnt\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvEncMFTH264x.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 nvEncMFTH264x.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Georgia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Georgia 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 nvEncMFTH264x.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

nvEncMFTH264x.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 0x000098fe
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1427968

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

.text 1067520 bytes · 74.8% of section data
MD5 fe9ed9081741edfe643c4ce0dd0301da
.rdata 268800 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 fc20fa7612aba119be0f4eb7eb0b9a60
.data 14336 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 9f4e33ca31c48c312851689bec4ec323
.pdata 53760 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 f6397b110b1274e2186d146681f71b0e
.idata 10752 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 ac0c40e9f39229e785c4065d40916ceb
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 179caf744ad68fe01b59c688607d1b7e
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0bcd76ae5a9feda447ebae223de2e78b
.reloc 9216 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 006f792ba4a4bbf54ba7fc340a490732

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 96947d0beb831a32d3fe6d4aa1171752.
  • 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.