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rtkvhd64.sys file report

Under review File reputation 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
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 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.

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 2023-03-18 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.

File Details

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)

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%

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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Australia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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.

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 0x005f3000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 6269952

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

.text 1164288 bytes · 18.6% of section data
MD5 3f795f19eb6f522fe12cf9c046fe061c
CODE 71680 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 50db037855e7f5d0573a7075bedce57c
.rdata 249344 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 f43d1136323a9d676f19981153c92f14
.data 334336 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 9713b475174e3b549449d223f3d2e9ea
.pdata 60416 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 b1eaab98788c8bc921fcce9f58ed25d4
PAGE 4343808 bytes · 69.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bef83cffdeca1b112c722c99a810d8c1
INIT 5632 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fc7e5acbf109da0393edad7191c8b504
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 2aa89d5c38afc878eb3af62aafeed29b
.reloc 32256 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 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.

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 a8190f75d17d66c01a0d019999898247.
  • 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.