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nvhda32v.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1a5b2da5a185d78d618725ac244cae2a
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 years ago)
Size 187 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 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 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

nvhda32v.sys 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 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (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 HDMI Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 1a5b2da5a185d78d618725ac244cae2a
Size: 187 KB
First Published: 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:21:14 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvhda32v.sys 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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed nvhda32v.sys 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 nvhda32v.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France 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 nvhda32v.sys 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

nvhda32v.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00026c0a
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 159232

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

.text 34816 bytes · 21.9% of section data
MD5 b2f912b84005b38620f78f30abfd477d
CODE 23040 bytes · 14.5% of section data
MD5 8edb19b173429da06d3727e1f2e081a6
.rdata 11264 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 684c7eeae900f3cf18dd5562e4b4a2d7
.data 3072 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 6e600db537fe2a082e7eca224060a486
PAGE 78848 bytes · 49.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 25f45ce4e8b973b6ec465f41af03ef6b
INIT 2048 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4fcbb7f56fb0f9f681f6e8e59a690d39
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 f127a0d96ef78ae5f173997bd27233eb
.reloc 5120 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 b8e6de32a99f8b676f3e66f76d30b92b

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 1a5b2da5a185d78d618725ac244cae2a.
  • 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.