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rtkvhd64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 595f98b4cb2725f4704ed015f4b0719b
Latest seen 2023-02-03 23:41:25 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-09-08 23:55:54 (3 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-09-08 23:55:54 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-03 23:41:25 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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

rtkvhd64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-03 23:41:25 (3 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: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 595f98b4cb2725f4704ed015f4b0719b
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2022-09-08 23:55:54 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-03 23:41:25 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-03 23:41:25 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on rtkvhd64.sys 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:

%system%
%commonappdata%\dell\saremediation\systemrepair\snapshots
%system%\driverstore\filerepository
%commonappdata%\avast software\driver updater\backupstorage

ThreatInfo has observed rtkvhd64.sys 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 rtkvhd64.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 40.0% 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 rtkvhd64.sys 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

rtkvhd64.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x0063b008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 6578688

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

.text 1163776 bytes · 17.7% of section data
MD5 147ce1dfb0f6a23a1e381daeb19a9688
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d48249261a22044b323bcfcf09a54c1d
CODE 345600 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 bf5f686cba800643d51139b45b4bca05
.rdata 222720 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 fd86c172c85271456e31d1c6e2292c78
.data 450048 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 6578050ea953d132cfd2ebb26914ccf7
.pdata 53248 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 283e2c82a2710af11059f929004cc081
PAGE 4275712 bytes · 65.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 04eef21ef5409886987034c003e33ada
INIT 5632 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 036ec5899f2e33ee8f13a617903458b9
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 f6c44278b2e60990fab5a925bd989c90
.reloc 49664 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 dbfe1178eedbf8dd795c07dd36a0311a

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 595f98b4cb2725f4704ed015f4b0719b.
  • 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.