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nvapo32v.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1776e682a0e4b0b1d09a6364ead7e317
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago)
Size 70 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver
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 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver.

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

nvapo32v.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (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 HDMI Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 1776e682a0e4b0b1d09a6364ead7e317
Size: 70 KB
First Published: 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvapo32v.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:

%appdata%\driverpack cloud\unpack\nvidia-forced-ntx64-1.3.38.60_rtm-drp\nvidia\forced\ntx64

ThreatInfo has observed nvapo32v.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 nvapo32v.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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 nvapo32v.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

nvapo32v.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0000553d
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 55808

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

.text 25600 bytes · 45.9% of section data
MD5 540cb8b93fa7b44c792e16b56950ae9f
RT_CODE 1024 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aefe6fd1091879dda7352135f4ae519d
.rdata 7168 bytes · 12.8% of section data
MD5 3ef0847d2f2a214c06cc1c7bbf5af7ee
.data 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 f16202ce98d8dec8445502f0f7a85582
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 4.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
RT_CONST 1024 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6b502236001def2054878d82dd2ad606
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 25.7% of section data
MD5 d2291faac417503eba11be86669d8ae9
.reloc 3584 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 ffde9bca0a4297ac4e5f19a58e8888cc

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 1776e682a0e4b0b1d09a6364ead7e317.
  • 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.