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nvEncMFThevc.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a9b297d71e42993556bd3b3b2c5840f0
Latest seen 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago)
Size 875 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA HEVC 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 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA HEVC 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

nvEncMFThevc.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA HEVC Encoder MFT. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 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 HEVC Encoder MFT
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: a9b297d71e42993556bd3b3b2c5840f0
Size: 875 KB
First Published: 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-12 23:24:54 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvEncMFThevc.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\toyue3r9p4n4374k44te304wnyj413lqw0nv308655abv47am4\display

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

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 nvEncMFThevc.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

nvEncMFThevc.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 0x00028768
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 876544

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

.text 699904 bytes · 79.8% of section data
MD5 92ea13fb39cd4ef19130ab883449ae32
.rdata 137216 bytes · 15.7% of section data
MD5 222985324801ca2ae0375ef2cbb36243
.data 9728 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 2534d88679e9633cf7462f331619368c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b2da680a2e310ddb4747d5c7234fb063
.reloc 28672 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 cb626298b10fb4707b441d128f6c1d1f

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 a9b297d71e42993556bd3b3b2c5840f0.
  • 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.