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nvwgf2um.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c5b2f5e862a4978d5c74f8b80fa8937f
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago)
Size 23 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA D3D10 drivers
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;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 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 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: c5b2f5e862a4978d5c74f8b80fa8937f
Size: 23 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:47:48 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210827748\pci

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 0x000492f0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 24314880

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

.text 15278592 bytes · 62.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 133169182004cf64f8d7de53831740b8
PAGE 26624 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 456030ee22b85dc4fe6dd7201d24a904
.rdata 1931264 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 ecbeb6dd7095fe27e1ae4a1d4bf8bc74
.data 6601728 bytes · 27.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 971b934bd6745ffe098189dad74b51a4
PAGECONS 29184 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c39cc0cc43f513d6b79dbc31dbff77b5
PAGEDATA 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a2c8b61db8ab7ec9eca15e1787909e88
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a101ea18ae7d5d6aeea3140ee1f99584
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a713a886e740eebbf93d8e0fe58b9918
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0052dbfee1bcf7126bd3628b2223ea38
.reloc 436224 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 d6f053735229d1d630a9d3482ad25d6d

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 c5b2f5e862a4978d5c74f8b80fa8937f.
  • 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.