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nvwgf2umx_cfg.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 2fd542a16bc171ff159eb37ce41d9196
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:32:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:32:57 (2 years ago)
Size 28 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 23:32:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:32:57 (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

nvwgf2umx_cfg.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 23:32:57 (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: 2fd542a16bc171ff159eb37ce41d9196
Size: 28 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:32:57 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:32:57 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:32:57 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on nvwgf2umx_cfg.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 nvwgf2umx_cfg.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 nvwgf2umx_cfg.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 nvwgf2umx_cfg.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_cfg.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 0x0006b560
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 29550592

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

.text 18790912 bytes · 63.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8ace1840050bfc605d5b5b46a20f5481
_TEST 10752 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 31097894497b82752b90141143ce9f17
PAGE 31232 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fcd00ae0d4518a92dd6e770da3ad6158
.rdata 3063296 bytes · 10.4% of section data
MD5 6ce4ca746cccd363e754a50168cc02a7
.data 6721536 bytes · 22.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 895bb29a0666976c31dd44e455617470
.pdata 715264 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 386ef1b4a0b2792e05b5c0f0ef95014a
PAGECONS 33792 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5452a29d1b4714a27f8f1c51b4a55c05
PAGEDATA 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a32654f3b3cf5ccadf67803c894b59d6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5bae1b5b88baf0cda4027bf073fd6c1c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 57f1fe147a35d9d469ad72e647880a5f
.reloc 173056 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 3a4728520ffef396de3dec11d286dae0

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 2fd542a16bc171ff159eb37ce41d9196.
  • 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.