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nw_elf.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d75dd2d382c0d3027f2c1b6d2761b182
Latest seen 2024-08-25 23:02:38 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-27 14:14:55 (5 years ago)
Size 412 KB
Publisher DriverPack Solution
Product DriverPack Cloud

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-27 14:14:55 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-25 23:02:38 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DriverPack Solution. Product metadata: DriverPack Cloud.

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

nw_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DriverPack Cloud. The reported company name is DriverPack Solution. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-25 23:02:38 (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: DriverPack Cloud
Company Name: DriverPack Solution
MD5: d75dd2d382c0d3027f2c1b6d2761b182
Size: 412 KB
First Published: 2020-12-27 14:14:55 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-25 23:02:38 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-25 23:02:38 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%appdata%\drpsu

ThreatInfo has observed nw_elf.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:

3 observed countries
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 33.3% 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 nw_elf.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

nw_elf.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 0x0002b3dd
Image base 0x01c20000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 420864

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

.text 312832 bytes · 74.3% of section data
MD5 874be2c521c3af610ed4a228c3d2ec03
.rdata 84992 bytes · 20.2% of section data
MD5 fbd64e0aab1828ef1012cfc91c5183bf
.data 4608 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 9aa72ec2d4043fce5ab82c776a5d907d
.crthunk 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d273139d7dd4280f40c57791927d34c6
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77fe8f352083473317d687a59929d819
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 b81f6ac93bd256947672826d0181b869
.reloc 13824 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 1a7df3ad6bfad037253f450ef41a1353

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 d75dd2d382c0d3027f2c1b6d2761b182.
  • 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.