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vk_swiftshader.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.ExtHeur! File reputation report
MD5 a9b3c8ff4629d16534351bef7d3528e9
Latest seen 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Product SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Trojan.ExtHeur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago)
File hash
a9b3c8ff4629d16534351bef7d3528e9
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!.

Timeline

First seen 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

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 Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago).

If vk_swiftshader.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.ExtHeur!.

File Details

Product Name: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library
MD5: a9b3c8ff4629d16534351bef7d3528e9
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-07 23:10:57 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

vk_swiftshader.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\programs

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.

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0039e5e0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5250048

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

.text 4169728 bytes · 79.4% of section data
MD5 127f5ae404f53d19f98d7adfffc00dd9
.rdata 838656 bytes · 16.0% of section data
MD5 9aa0fd3d09551a488c2618816ce0e19d
.data 103936 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 af5937ef441ff134a366b8b603d6281a
.pdata 90112 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 885cf4688c8a3c727b5bc4c8da2203b1
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f227c26618e5e692b8fbf779d0a41674
.gxfg 11776 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6f5feb5fa572ec74ff811b30ae461afd
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d722b8e2066277b20d58978b8d9e3633
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f47a17f93ae600798688f87f2ce70b23
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bb3aed888adeebe928e185b9530e52fa
.reloc 32256 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 91c0f6d2b2447ce683027c99afb1b72c

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.ExtHeur!

This report identifies vk_swiftshader.dll by MD5 a9b3c8ff4629d16534351bef7d3528e9. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a9b3c8ff4629d16534351bef7d3528e9.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.