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nvcuvid64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aefbf46211b0b42f78b650079ac3b159
Latest seen 2021-01-06 05:38:54 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 05:35:10 (5 years ago)
Size 5 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 2021-01-06 05:35:10 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 05:38:54 (5 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

nvcuvid64.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 2021-01-06 05:38:54 (5 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: aefbf46211b0b42f78b650079ac3b159
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2021-01-06 05:35:10 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 05:38:54 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 05:38:54 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvcuvid64.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\i9a542r73fp92w60e99xf72g2dno17vsymqv6u3bs39fe0qf2r\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\yhxey70y89f8wd7dr12c1aj94648x59360535k5b00yat985m7\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvcuvid64.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 nvcuvid64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hong Kong
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong 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 nvcuvid64.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

nvcuvid64.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 0x00009d2c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 5360128

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

.text 2362880 bytes · 44.1% of section data
MD5 bee0e05263bcbc5f7584357c52950a7b
.rdata 2805248 bytes · 52.3% of section data
MD5 2a4177879387d94f0bd694af3822e75e
.data 15872 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 7e1fecf0c00cd09af1152b3af26e6307
.pdata 143872 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 313eca4434711823824714a7d6fe4238
.idata 7168 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 944fde8634f4b2545ce4f1b68357be7f
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b99b732f7df9c7f8b718fa1b8a117383
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 232b0bb2103936f60446b6f5cad19a2b
.reloc 21504 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 0869513d95ffabfeb7174147cf97d71f

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 aefbf46211b0b42f78b650079ac3b159.
  • 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.