GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
vk_swiftshader.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-03-03 23:29:51 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-15 23:48:15 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
vk_swiftshader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-15 23:48:15 (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: | SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 60ca0136df0ea02d2566320f3025d1c1 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-03-03 23:29:51 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-15 23:48:15 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-15 23:48:15 (3 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %profile%\wavesor software\wavebrowser |
ThreatInfo has observed vk_swiftshader.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 vk_swiftshader.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
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:
The most common operating system signal for vk_swiftshader.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
vk_swiftshader.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4e070f0d06e6a46f01d77abff86b7fa0
946acebd65e9dd211d797708cc80fd8b
98d42e57179cbf6961ca96cf18aebb8b
80332547cd2df17ea498f6848b855ac5
94d7a3de26ea2a5f7713b34c99202086
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
bd604506d3354f8a9c940cfc93868a73
d770af2a85de182f96252165ab9c12ad
88f5f170b7b589c6cdd15c9915f0e08b
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.