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vk_swiftshader.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 dd49f4fcd287d4e5314049ab23b5d69d
Latest seen 2025-07-10 23:01:05 (10 months ago)
First seen 2023-10-11 23:44:58 (2 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Product SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library
Signed by Wavesor Software (Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-10-11 23:44:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-07-10 23:01:05 (10 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.

Digital signature

Signed by Wavesor Software (Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC). 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

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 2025-07-10 23:01:05 (10 months 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: dd49f4fcd287d4e5314049ab23b5d69d
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2023-10-11 23:44:58 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-10 23:01:05 (10 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-10 23:01:05 (10 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Wavesor Software (Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC)
Status: Valid

The signature on vk_swiftshader.dll 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:

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

Top country United Kingdom
Share 60.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 60.0% 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 0x00368f80
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5152768

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

.text 4156928 bytes · 80.7% of section data
MD5 a7838fd3d69eb129ab9afe6c596fc617
.rdata 774144 bytes · 15.0% of section data
MD5 0025ef9f41ecb9a07f2ecbf552a66f67
.data 102400 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 6a378c3cd9dc3339558d52300f653d21
.pdata 77824 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 724d16e5abe7f05bb73ff7ecba984d03
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2fd5699d7900b5f984aafd8a661e06f0
.gxfg 11776 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52073d48d02d4422447e72d365cfd16c
.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 77af543042fd44da65343150649421d0
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 7b7d23ad5ea2e3b49dce5833cca8583f
.reloc 26112 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 ada71f1b456d9dd10839afa945c4fd37

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 dd49f4fcd287d4e5314049ab23b5d69d.
  • 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.