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vulkan-1-32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bf2ebf83ddbeaa2f1307f1c9b390a3a3
Latest seen 2023-01-17 23:24:58 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-17 23:06:34 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Product Vulkan Runtime
Signed by LunarG, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-01-17 23:06:34 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-17 23:24:58 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Vulkan Runtime.

Digital signature

Signed by LunarG, Inc.;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

vulkan-1-32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Vulkan Runtime. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-17 23:24:58 (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: Vulkan Runtime
MD5: bf2ebf83ddbeaa2f1307f1c9b390a3a3
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-01-17 23:06:34 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-17 23:24:58 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-17 23:24:58 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: LunarG, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on vulkan-1-32.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:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\4li4ee60dptx963605l83ni2i36js19a733v72qd7lp2kgd52e\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\h6y9cspnd4784880u8x580dx4b33f1u01fg48g2v32n9we72mv\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\9ta24o7vs21g8j3bqp9y7ebs3xi1847756157xso76o335leo5\display

ThreatInfo has observed vulkan-1-32.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 vulkan-1-32.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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 vulkan-1-32.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

vulkan-1-32.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00002500
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1121280

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

.text 856064 bytes · 76.3% of section data
MD5 f23c50a40e7c565982d4894207b40382
.rdata 215040 bytes · 19.2% of section data
MD5 cd6d3b287548c25e7bdb32fb5d69a20d
.data 4608 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 959f409f23219bc2a36a8e1b4d297963
.idata 4608 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 b5d1249ed79a1d74f93de4cfe06f220d
.cfguard 9216 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1ca02667b4115dabce0c7ad5c153ef5
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d40d719e19c6f6a1c80166b3a035d8fe
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 3fe492baa8a5333c4626b50792cb2139
.reloc 29184 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 6ca5df452743bbc79dbe08963a461d6c

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 bf2ebf83ddbeaa2f1307f1c9b390a3a3.
  • 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.