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nvhda64v.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 688b31b42fc39fe592dd1463e65e2b2f
Latest seen 2023-05-15 23:27:49 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-11-09 18:19:05 (5 years ago)
Size 216 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 2020-11-09 18:19:05 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-15 23:27:49 (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

nvhda64v.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 2023-05-15 23:27:49 (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: 688b31b42fc39fe592dd1463e65e2b2f
Size: 216 KB
First Published: 2020-11-09 18:19:05 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-15 23:27:49 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-15 23:27:49 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvhda64v.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\driverupdate\backups\20200626t121632349\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20200525t181625921\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20200626t121706563\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20200617t142457730\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20200603t085820015\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20200608t160607617\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200526t115640157324\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200619t124328991249\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed nvhda64v.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 nvhda64v.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 80.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 80.0% 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 nvhda64v.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

nvhda64v.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 0x000343cc
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 204800

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

.text 35840 bytes · 17.5% of section data
MD5 84fe7e58df53cd7c04665b305ae3e317
CODE 29696 bytes · 14.5% of section data
MD5 6558bf77e1af9b254880df1df46600c3
.rdata 17920 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 04dc5d04e9c4b00f52c8c6063671e808
.data 4096 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 d601f5a8fbc37b2e4538ed107eeb9c6f
.pdata 6656 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 69ba3b707f154be6314e7b335f667882
PAGE 105472 bytes · 51.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7b679e6eff545ee4d439a6c53ae8ba2e
INIT 2560 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e4132f7fce005341854b4557bcd82d78
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 0c1a267dcc8c28819b99fd04e15a155d
.reloc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b5278e24903270e10229f0c3444abaf5

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 688b31b42fc39fe592dd1463e65e2b2f.
  • 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.