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nvd3dum_cfg.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 adf5e98dcd5d2a0d0895474afb31f11c
Latest seen 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-05 21:54:45 (4 years ago)
Size 21 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Windows WDDM D3D driver
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 21:54:45 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-09 23:02:01 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Windows WDDM D3D driver.

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

nvd3dum_cfg.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Windows WDDM D3D driver. 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 WDDM D3D driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: adf5e98dcd5d2a0d0895474afb31f11c
Size: 21 MB
First Published: 2021-11-05 21:54:45 (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 nvd3dum_cfg.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\restore\bg8rbdnqh0am5m6dhsotclquc9v400635l1s590pm05617t13b\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvd3dum_cfg.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 nvd3dum_cfg.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 nvd3dum_cfg.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

nvd3dum_cfg.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 0x00969100
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 22454784

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

.text 13142528 bytes · 58.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 2b14dedf86fe76c16adf362be2eeb267
PAGE_DD 65024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6b698f7b38ba64015eccbd92c8f3b7f5
_DDTEXT 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6cb227b355e9722b32fc4682edb35dc9
.rdata 4431360 bytes · 19.7% of section data
MD5 33b9e043a6f5e8c32d7741dade2f75b2
.data 4436480 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 f5073288eb9a493b9421a30e9586df35
PAGECONS 47104 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2b868ea3d3641994b0b860f003fb303a
PAGEDATA 10240 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48de69fb80ec590bbe446459051b5bdd
.rsrc 27136 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 f35958200fb4d04fa90db169c8451238
.reloc 293888 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 317f234498befbfba41dc55269a1b921

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 adf5e98dcd5d2a0d0895474afb31f11c.
  • 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.