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nvapo64v.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f4df9eab4c213ea1b0d4d12dcb1eb461
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:44:49 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-21 23:44:49 (3 years ago)
Size 81 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 23:44:49 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:44:49 (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

nvapo64v.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 23:44:49 (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: f4df9eab4c213ea1b0d4d12dcb1eb461
Size: 81 KB
First Published: 2023-04-21 23:44:49 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:44:49 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:44:49 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvapo64v.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 nvapo64v.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 nvapo64v.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 nvapo64v.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

nvapo64v.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000063ec
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 67072

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

.text 32256 bytes · 48.1% of section data
MD5 fbd7afcaa72904c76c97be6fb0b26d62
RT_CODE 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7864698ca00ec94eb194e0c054a02c3d
.rdata 10752 bytes · 16.0% of section data
MD5 63a0f0fe7266f36371fa2b9fbaf29c43
.data 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 8a011ee2d8f2966628ef7044613e55d2
.pdata 2048 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 c7014000bb8bc96bbbda6257e8c5e698
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 3.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
RT_CONST 1536 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d3d60e8f4ceedb8abb685c4e66bae2d
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 bc32c0436969503a85a4abce31204dba
.reloc 1536 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 c3d4c51afbafbfea96cc14f25110bf5c

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 f4df9eab4c213ea1b0d4d12dcb1eb461.
  • 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.