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nvEncodeAPI64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6f31333f9d1d4a8a2dc7b1a641727d21
Latest seen 2023-03-13 23:40:32 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-05-24 16:44:24 (6 years ago)
Size 791 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Video Encoder API
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-05-24 16:44:24 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-13 23:40:32 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Video Encoder API.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;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

nvEncodeAPI64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Video Encoder API. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-13 23:40:32 (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 Video Encoder API
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 6f31333f9d1d4a8a2dc7b1a641727d21
Size: 791 KB
First Published: 2020-05-24 16:44:24 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-13 23:40:32 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-13 23:40:32 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on nvEncodeAPI64.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\75bc23a879j9f7pnfd87p8sss21s15anp669ni3n72p08h8553\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\rexvv160m04li3mf9i8i8se9o53vxi1hpkweq0w4fe2t7ab736\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\l26sbx1tr252nn469fv7c13c2u02c99pu2b9v0f75m35u6t70k\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvEncodeAPI64.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 nvEncodeAPI64.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 66.7% 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 66.7%
Windows 8 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for nvEncodeAPI64.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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

nvEncodeAPI64.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 0x000047dc
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 782848

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

.text 617472 bytes · 78.9% of section data
MD5 ca89f4f7bbbae864735c5dedf316a1b9
.rdata 117248 bytes · 15.0% of section data
MD5 713f6a1fd796665de5c1fd06e49e6c85
.data 4608 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 4d7cb9d8defc185ebd0a590551dd5890
.pdata 28160 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 7f495fd113d695951574604f166d5a3a
.idata 6144 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 d5afd5f47c35c7aeaf6f5c1efbc13530
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ea472f6e1da20aa526f7b7cd09de54a5
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 5d238a99c11328b49f74a269140a69a1
.reloc 5632 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 3192c9bdf085c0c3932e2917d412d5ef

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 6f31333f9d1d4a8a2dc7b1a641727d21.
  • 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.