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nvvad64v.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ad226d9879217afe36ebbe9fa36f6048
Latest seen 2023-05-15 23:27:26 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-01 23:03:22 (5 years ago)
Size 68 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Virtual 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 2020-07-01 23:03:22 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-15 23:27:26 (3 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.

File context

nvvad64v.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 2023-05-15 23:27:26 (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 Virtual Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: ad226d9879217afe36ebbe9fa36f6048
Size: 68 KB
First Published: 2020-07-01 23:03:22 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-15 23:27:26 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-15 23:27:26 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvvad64v.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\slimdrivers\backups\20200617t091544865338\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200827t124226369\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20201226t140351098877\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200619t124328991249\usb

ThreatInfo has observed nvvad64v.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 nvvad64v.sys across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 40.0% 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 60.0%
Windows 7 40.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvvad64v.sys is Windows 10 with 60.0% 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

nvvad64v.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 0x0000e000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 44032

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

.text 7168 bytes · 16.3% of section data
MD5 49bc90324546ef7826bcc0263393c614
CODE 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 bda8db5fbcf33edf31c8f2266ed45a9a
.rdata 5632 bytes · 12.8% of section data
MD5 1c6eb9d1e219ccec5fab5f365c229fb1
.data 2560 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 9f583b643b8a168c2fde8b21be50353b
.pdata 2048 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 011f360bd5980f9d5f63a0106e29cb9c
PAGE 21504 bytes · 48.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b640b2a57ac133ad3046f3030cce1be2
INIT 2048 bytes · 4.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1d1ab41e1bb3443083d0909df26a9b29
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 465599411d69e264ab1801b7dc758053
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 24afcea3c65c6059fa23d270641c610c

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 ad226d9879217afe36ebbe9fa36f6048.
  • 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.