rtkvhd64.sys file report

MD5 a8190f75d17d66c01a0d019999898247
Latest seen 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (3 years ago)
Size 6 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (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.

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 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (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.

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: a8190f75d17d66c01a0d019999898247
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-18 23:29:55 (3 years ago)

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.

%system%

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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Australia with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

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.

rtkvhd64.sys is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x005f3000

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1164288 3f795f19eb6f522fe12cf9c046fe061c
CODE 71680 50db037855e7f5d0573a7075bedce57c
.rdata 249344 f43d1136323a9d676f19981153c92f14
.data 334336 9713b475174e3b549449d223f3d2e9ea
.pdata 60416 b1eaab98788c8bc921fcce9f58ed25d4
PAGE 4343808 bef83cffdeca1b112c722c99a810d8c1
INIT 5632 fc7e5acbf109da0393edad7191c8b504
.rsrc 8192 2aa89d5c38afc878eb3af62aafeed29b
.reloc 32256 976abd8adc9afb7055b3b359d692086c

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.

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