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vncutil.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 9a3cb9ef43f89db220f981c7e83c92f9
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:59:08 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:52 (8 years ago)
Size 422 KB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Crop.
Product Noise Canceling Program
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:52 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:59:08 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Crop.. Product metadata: Noise Canceling Program.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

vncutil.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Noise Canceling Program. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Crop.. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:59:08 (4 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Noise Canceling Program
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Crop.
MD5: 9a3cb9ef43f89db220f981c7e83c92f9
Size: 422 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:52 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:59:08 (4 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:59:08 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Status: Valid

The signature on vncutil.exe 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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-605523579-4014224959-3336580629-1000\driver updater\downloads\22
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180802t053247615164\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190322t112125542968\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed vncutil.exe 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 vncutil.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 17.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 17.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 58.3%
Windows XP 16.7%
Windows 10 12.5%
Windows 8.1 12.5%

The most common operating system signal for vncutil.exe is Windows 7 with 58.3% 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

vncutil.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0001a387
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 421888

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

.text 192512 bytes · 45.6% of section data
MD5 38ef0c0b656dde60002c9995b411ca73
.rdata 53248 bytes · 12.6% of section data
MD5 8632d6ba715f9bffa3421708f04cc2eb
.data 12288 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 60127322bd085b89172f66000229f3d2
.rsrc 163840 bytes · 38.8% of section data
MD5 83aebda97f1d37ca49bcfa18d3b4fcd3

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 9a3cb9ef43f89db220f981c7e83c92f9.
  • 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.