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vulkan-1-x64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a77e24fa2a03d8524b5a82ed477361f9
Latest seen 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (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 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (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-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 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (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: a77e24fa2a03d8524b5a82ed477361f9
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-12 23:38:59 (3 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\toyue3r9p4n4374k44te304wnyj413lqw0nv308655abv47am4\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 Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 0x0000e550
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1424384

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

.text 975360 bytes · 68.5% of section data
MD5 9209af91af6875d19d3eb646242bf574
.rdata 281600 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 bd35fe70d3f2460123029d0c86c53c75
.data 5120 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 07c96bef8cba2b80ab72512dee1f191f
.pdata 36352 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 6636489dbcd767bd22ab780e341ee0e5
.idata 6144 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 bc6fb7f94bed5fe20b5e406f41d02c1e
.gfids 9216 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 93440ad59975d73d222492353f03cbf7
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 459395ce1b784b7fd2f8f6f976f33728
.gxfg 100864 bytes · 7.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a06fc5a988f0475edb902ee47ac84e92
.gehcont 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f630d0b4f4e511fd07cf298c77200957
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cb61a28fc73a435b855f2025ca11c53a
.reloc 6656 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 acbb6f2591c5fa6f38020c19b55a6289

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 a77e24fa2a03d8524b5a82ed477361f9.
  • 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.