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vulkan32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ea44805834d58995d7966c298ddba9a0
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:16:14 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-22 21:37:17 (5 years ago)
Size 919 KB
Product Vulkan Runtime
Signed by AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20200304;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-22 21:37:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:16:14 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Vulkan Runtime.

Digital signature

Signed by AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20200304;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

vulkan32.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 2021-02-23 04:16:14 (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: ea44805834d58995d7966c298ddba9a0
Size: 919 KB
First Published: 2020-12-22 21:37:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:16:14 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:16:14 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: AMD PMP-PE CB Code Signer v20200304;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on vulkan32.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\209we9k72e30s70bnw24623e953vdy93o65115sld834sb9mrq\display\pci_ven_1002&dev_67df&rev_cf
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\amd-radeon-hd-5700-series-27.20.14501.28009

ThreatInfo has observed vulkan32.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 vulkan32.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 50.0% 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 vulkan32.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

vulkan32.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 0x00002210
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 919552

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

.text 727552 bytes · 79.1% of section data
MD5 5838556932a22f03dde5a46c80d1f10c
.rdata 145408 bytes · 15.8% of section data
MD5 2ec077ef17139da211467b7db00d878b
.data 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 221e9f108b4bbfe936b26444fd65c8c5
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 7f4e23b021f0d6569afd287506445f30
.cfguard 8704 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 021051b1426a5f5a0cb48a75e46024e9
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a64920164f4848eb23ce223f8d2bb28b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 87ee26235a988581911874bfad72bd18
.reloc 26112 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 fac469736210d08e8bb7d7b290d789c6

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 ea44805834d58995d7966c298ddba9a0.
  • 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.