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nvwgf2um.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a5d9372a95bf394d8557e9ee89a7b5b5
Latest seen 2021-01-12 20:52:44 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 20:49:31 (5 years ago)
Size 33 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 2021-01-12 20:49:31 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 20:52:44 (5 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 2021-01-12 20:52:44 (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 D3D10 drivers
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: a5d9372a95bf394d8557e9ee89a7b5b5
Size: 33 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 20:49:31 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 20:52:44 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 20:52:44 (5 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\i41728xrko8ie261618mm4iq928ne854t8pn711he01288knnt\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\b4j2d5pcli3285crxn4662820cw4c63121ky4lp22voor88472\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 Georgia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Georgia 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 0x0010f370
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 34362880

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

.text 17978368 bytes · 52.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8b0202d665a8cc67d5e63f24618c053c
PAGE 27648 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2c6a317995f2e17965a584f33f7110ae
.rdata 3017728 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 5110d04100134cdb475778285d5ee80d
.data 12585472 bytes · 36.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 72a3631b5f8e00e242f6390025f36d38
PAGECONS 45056 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eb6083db905dbba7fec7778cadfb84b6
PAGEDATA 10240 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5a4fafd2956170356d0cef8971dd0668
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a713a886e740eebbf93d8e0fe58b9918
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f27023247e00fd9771b034e0404af11a
.reloc 696832 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 d8cf734a831a33a6781d3050f0c30a0e

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 a5d9372a95bf394d8557e9ee89a7b5b5.
  • 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.