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nvapi64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 41309f9dc4b9a6218f2f5df1f0c270da
Latest seen 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-05 21:34:12 (4 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Windows drivers
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-11-05 21:34:12 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Windows drivers.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;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

nvapi64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Windows drivers. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (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: NVIDIA Windows drivers
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 41309f9dc4b9a6218f2f5df1f0c270da
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2021-11-05 21:34:12 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on nvapi64.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\kv0pu56m6wy234pegna027yyul6tstv4p8wjy23cq2ij4ngne1\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\24q56xpunsid12xayjqo5phmy1p0pqkq9028f75251t7l58672\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\bg8rbdnqh0am5m6dhsotclquc9v400635l1s590pm05617t13b\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvapi64.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 nvapi64.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvapi64.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

nvapi64.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 0x0042636c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 7159808

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

.text 5837824 bytes · 81.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 0df6d1f3aea909243d4a5d9451004ef7
.rdata 834048 bytes · 11.6% of section data
MD5 e6603017b80518cc006572b65b65f499
.data 180224 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 42f4013ac2be1b2e08905b3a50138c23
.pdata 251392 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 6fcb519434d0acdd7f2ac3f3f4e590f9
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ba0dddb2db97d99bced5e9b9180d2fdc
.rsrc 37376 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 36a90ae317e1a1bc862c2396d8b56810
.reloc 18432 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 209e3c0af89bfafdfaad9b2fdaabb7f1

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 41309f9dc4b9a6218f2f5df1f0c270da.
  • 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.