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nvumdshim.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 683c96bc52b640209ddb09ddd5b56b5a
Latest seen 2021-01-06 05:47:22 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 05:41:43 (5 years ago)
Size 527 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 05:41:43 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 05:47:22 (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

nvumdshim.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 05:47:22 (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: 683c96bc52b640209ddb09ddd5b56b5a
Size: 527 KB
First Published: 2021-01-06 05:41:43 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 05:47:22 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 05:47:22 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvumdshim.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 nvumdshim.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 nvumdshim.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 nvumdshim.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

nvumdshim.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 0x0004bfc0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 523264

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

.text 445952 bytes · 85.2% of section data
MD5 475b5ff57a319320b5a2bd1566f459dc
.rdata 50688 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 17231247af2cb09dc15bea7b1a8c8991
.data 4096 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 beb8a7a3ee3a2dccd90e27bfa0e150ff
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 8dafe59df6c0e63099d7c4276195536c
.reloc 20992 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 b49c64a16868657511d4712052d41fe1

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 683c96bc52b640209ddb09ddd5b56b5a.
  • 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.