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nvvad32v.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 174aaaeb00a5982df968824ed92d5621
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:30:54 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:43 (8 years ago)
Size 49 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:43 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:30:54 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation. 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

nvvad32v.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:30:54 (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 Virtual Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 174aaaeb00a5982df968824ed92d5621
Size: 49 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:43 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:30:54 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:30:54 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on nvvad32v.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\6f6d3821790b78d16f9fd38a032eeaf9\nvvad
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\7a89a90533c2b8a6e7d9bf8568d7c2af\nvvad
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\6f6d3821790b78d16f9fd38a032eeaf9
%commonappdata%\2652f7f9-bbc1-4d91-ba17-8cf1c9abf428\dell\drivers\video_driver_2x4cd_wn32_21.21.13.6909_a02
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\usb

ThreatInfo has observed nvvad32v.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 nvvad32v.sys across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 30.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 30.0% 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 90.0%
Windows 7 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvvad32v.sys is Windows 10 with 90.0% 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

nvvad32v.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 0x0000906f
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 24576

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

.text 4608 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 71d71a7d918a6619eddcc247cbffe3a2
CODE 512 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 3c55b09c9c79183602615622f4386f72
.rdata 2048 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 7f0e5bdf89965346889c98d8c796fe25
.data 1536 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 4a4856dcdf4c99942e279b632e377fe5
PAGE 10752 bytes · 43.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 719746972ff83396de7821efe2d172c3
INIT 1536 bytes · 6.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0a119f85bd3b1d5f0a850432be89427c
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 3d67de4a314233a8b0cdbab21d09de2e
.reloc 1536 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 6f0b187447083acfbb7d20904578e93c

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 174aaaeb00a5982df968824ed92d5621.
  • 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.