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vulkan-1-x64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3d9fc83e04186b2ebd63a85e1f8944c4
Latest seen 2021-01-12 21:02:08 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 21:00:59 (5 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 2021-01-12 21:00:59 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 21:02:08 (5 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-x64.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 2021-01-12 21:02:08 (5 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: 3d9fc83e04186b2ebd63a85e1f8944c4
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 21:00:59 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 21:02:08 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 21:02:08 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on vulkan-1-x64.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\b4j2d5pcli3285crxn4662820cw4c63121ky4lp22voor88472\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\i41728xrko8ie261618mm4iq928ne854t8pn711he01288knnt\display

ThreatInfo has observed vulkan-1-x64.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-x64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Georgia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Georgia 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-x64.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-x64.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 0x0000cd80
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1054720

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

.text 805888 bytes · 76.4% of section data
MD5 29ac86e473db11fcc29e0408d62b8db2
.rdata 189952 bytes · 18.0% of section data
MD5 a709a34dc9d3747f0930562f36ad13de
.data 4608 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 8fba2779b5fb647aa4d6912bcf6a72a1
.pdata 31232 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 cee0c9b771106a4970681e11935727f9
.idata 5632 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 2839a855f1234599fe2814ef0a0765e0
.gfids 8192 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 777e9f776498a60331743047453f23db
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8754500130a75e80d9cace2e91c2d88f
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 2399c76e4c349c44dc51fec364a430b9
.reloc 5632 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 100b3d247aeb3b362c294691c42d5d98

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 3d9fc83e04186b2ebd63a85e1f8944c4.
  • 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.