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nvwgf2um.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 58cf2416623e8c9267514904eaf7b181
Latest seen 2021-11-05 21:40:23 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-05 21:39:23 (4 years ago)
Size 32 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA D3D10 drivers
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-11-05 21:39:23 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-05 21:40:23 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA D3D10 drivers.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;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

nvwgf2um.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA D3D10 drivers. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-05 21:40:23 (4 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 D3D10 drivers
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 58cf2416623e8c9267514904eaf7b181
Size: 32 MB
First Published: 2021-11-05 21:39:23 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-05 21:40:23 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-05 21:40:23 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on nvwgf2um.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\24q56xpunsid12xayjqo5phmy1p0pqkq9028f75251t7l58672\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\kv0pu56m6wy234pegna027yyul6tstv4p8wjy23cq2ij4ngne1\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvwgf2um.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 nvwgf2um.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 nvwgf2um.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

nvwgf2um.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 0x00029940
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 33105408

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

.text 18163200 bytes · 54.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 57205c0fdefa2e4a92ae8940018db998
PAGE_DD 38400 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e9004b21f866a2dea8de5382f513bf68
_DDTEXT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a33b93607236ed2b4c20c69bb9cd0bf1
.rdata 4549120 bytes · 13.7% of section data
MD5 945193f60e7a46fe0d1f02a0e0231306
.data 9867264 bytes · 29.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 f4d3633ac4882bf75ec049dd78bada89
PAGECONS 45056 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2a15b0bbc628c2ef4a7147a2948dabba
PAGEDATA 10240 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ef7bdb0e41fd7669a64df957911719e1
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f13cb855e62d7e739ea6c253c0b4f98c
.reloc 430592 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 c3d914a5292ba1f846baede0c9c358b3

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 58cf2416623e8c9267514904eaf7b181.
  • 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.