nvvad32v.sys file report

MD5 2c61afd24c2153bc7b9c1325015f3f4d
Latest seen 2021-01-09 22:38:09 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-09-21 04:54:06 (5 years ago)
Size 49 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-09-21 04:54:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 22:38:09 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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 2021-01-09 22:38:09 (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.

Product Name: NVIDIA Virtual Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 2c61afd24c2153bc7b9c1325015f3f4d
Size: 49 KB
First Published: 2020-09-21 04:54:06 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-09 22:38:09 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-09 22:38:09 (5 years ago)

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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200309t215000647104\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191022t110208690982\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191017t121155279469\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191022t110208690982\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191017t121155279469\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20181024t150454895719\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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvvad32v.sys is Windows 7 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.

nvvad32v.sys is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00010000
Entry Address: 0x0000906f

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 4608 71d71a7d918a6619eddcc247cbffe3a2
CODE 512 3c55b09c9c79183602615622f4386f72
.rdata 2048 b0b52ae94f7cdd408e67c5dc583514f0
.data 1536 4a4856dcdf4c99942e279b632e377fe5
PAGE 10752 719746972ff83396de7821efe2d172c3
INIT 1536 0a119f85bd3b1d5f0a850432be89427c
.rsrc 2048 c8f5650dcaec7581cba6410581eeeb3f
.reloc 1536 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.

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