GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

nvwgf2umx.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 98683e2798f7ea4869a6bcadeeea7921
Latest seen 2021-01-12 21:07:18 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 21:07:02 (5 years ago)
Size 38 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 21:07:02 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 21:07:18 (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

nvwgf2umx.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 21:07:18 (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: 98683e2798f7ea4869a6bcadeeea7921
Size: 38 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 21:07:02 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 21:07:18 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 21:07:18 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvwgf2umx.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 nvwgf2umx.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

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 nvwgf2umx.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

nvwgf2umx.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001930d0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 39922688

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

.text 21771776 bytes · 54.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 bddfc4d6f4841a469c8df72df3ee3ae6
_TEST 10752 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 720f18aebe793d2a00496b14d78015be
PAGE 33280 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b88dbed0d5c6a68cbabc48b6b7379c6d
.rdata 4145664 bytes · 10.4% of section data
MD5 4b8240bcff9869d2f1d41f7e177f7bd5
.data 12915712 bytes · 32.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 70c77ea3f8e7689f9a5c77411ab8ff82
.pdata 692224 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 da70fae28095676768d42d263c40f06c
PAGECONS 49152 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1ff3249ce97d3d4c229eb9b999c3a1d6
PAGEDATA 10240 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9a2c250c9a1d324e931cfbe4a75912e3
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8230798a3ff8a58097e9d01440abd463
.reloc 292864 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 84a37a672c5b92a997a2f1fa29a4b7f0

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 98683e2798f7ea4869a6bcadeeea7921.
  • 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.