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nvdlistx.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bbcb9df8e19827a6bab930f06febc1ee
Latest seen 2021-01-06 05:46:13 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 05:42:58 (5 years ago)
Size 187 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA D3D shim drivers
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 05:42:58 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 05:46:13 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA D3D shim drivers.

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

nvdlistx.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA D3D shim drivers. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 05:46:13 (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 D3D shim drivers
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: bbcb9df8e19827a6bab930f06febc1ee
Size: 187 KB
First Published: 2021-01-06 05:42:58 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 05:46:13 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 05:46:13 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

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

ThreatInfo has observed nvdlistx.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 nvdlistx.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 nvdlistx.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

nvdlistx.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 0x0000aeec
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 175104

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

.text 113664 bytes · 64.9% of section data
MD5 13c1bc522c3616d72be921eec6bf3cb1
.rdata 49152 bytes · 28.1% of section data
MD5 b68e5c97701595e243feee30388df10f
.data 3072 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 353a3bd9bd670e6d3b8f7aacdd6a0f2e
.pdata 5632 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 d70facf7b349714a1dc92bfd8e641bf2
.tls 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 8622242e356902bf3d78f86bbfa07554
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 db3c96323ef2be4d8b5e50be707497b8

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 bbcb9df8e19827a6bab930f06febc1ee.
  • 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.