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nvhda64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 832bb88c874c0122f828937904584636
Latest seen 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 years ago)
Size 168 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 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 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

nvhda64.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 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (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 HDMI Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 832bb88c874c0122f828937904584636
Size: 168 KB
First Published: 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-02 23:08:19 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvhda64.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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

ThreatInfo has observed nvhda64.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 nvhda64.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hungary
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary 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 nvhda64.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

nvhda64.sys is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00027008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 153088

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

.text 31744 bytes · 20.7% of section data
MD5 78ed4a94b4cdab2795e0e5929f3939fd
CODE 25088 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 2298ea4eac01812f94c2c5a77aed741f
.rdata 14848 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 0e8f5a88eb86845de77fea3ca441be66
.data 3584 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 daa445585430ebb8305714076ccce6e6
.pdata 4096 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 8b80e2bd75c10a99ac516c5cc270d770
PAGE 69120 bytes · 45.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a098e73b741ad212dd193ac9b9b777f9
INIT 2048 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 773efc15c099c5a4bd22e02157665a2a
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 b3fd06527dfa519555830a22958c58cb
.reloc 1536 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 f3653f801753e696cdeba34a7c480c21

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 832bb88c874c0122f828937904584636.
  • 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.