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nvcuvid32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ed2459ba4dc4264a8378a70aac26e2d4
Latest seen 2023-03-13 23:40:53 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-05-24 16:51:10 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA CUDA Video Decode API
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 2020-05-24 16:51:10 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-13 23:40:53 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA CUDA Video Decode API.

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

nvcuvid32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA CUDA Video Decode API. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-13 23:40:53 (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 CUDA Video Decode API
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: ed2459ba4dc4264a8378a70aac26e2d4
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2020-05-24 16:51:10 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-13 23:40:53 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-13 23:40:53 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvcuvid32.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 nvcuvid32.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 nvcuvid32.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 nvcuvid32.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

nvcuvid32.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 0x00001e60
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 3598336

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

.text 1918464 bytes · 53.3% of section data
MD5 b5401be788d5a6baf6611dacc7dc5e4e
.rdata 1517056 bytes · 42.2% of section data
MD5 6c6f7dc34686c6567b26d3db70822bb0
.data 75264 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 6b98476cb6631991980ec60a3e40d33c
.idata 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cd46c0f9aa6ab51957d2a4a0aeb7a530
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 10cf738daabd95059c2fc8b50ef34ec2
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 193fee2d43306826505b13da58315bf7
.reloc 78848 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 5578b22474837f954f00509368ebfda5

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 ed2459ba4dc4264a8378a70aac26e2d4.
  • 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.