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vulkan-1.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-12-14 23:38:53 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (a week ago).
Product metadata: Vulkan Runtime.
Signed by Wavesor Software (Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
vulkan-1.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 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (a week 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: | 58e9cc54998bab8aaed31ec9163420a6 |
| Size: | 906 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-14 23:38:53 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (a week ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Wavesor Software (Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on vulkan-1.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 vulkan-1.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.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 84.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for vulkan-1.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.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
db5ba90469131a847beddee25aa4f0e3
602236784aa8ee69c104739d0a505362
cddb4dfb7207f18337a58105314c9242
45432e6ff339c3779724d4734bb28d89
0ec5b858a3b2b3455cbf3b17079ce335
8cbb844d96960beed4ed9001898e286d
8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
77d9ff0d144e7976b03c9ac0103eb731
5c6a812677e88c18362f5dadeff5e0a1
b1a8d73877424d5405f25b770ac87418
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.