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vulkaninfo32.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.DriverMax. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.DriverMax
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- d11c091c2e317dc6420d4ac12434f127
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.DriverMax, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago).
Product metadata: Vulkan Runtime.
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;Advanced Micro Devices INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
vulkaninfo32.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Vulkan Runtime. The current detection status is PUP.DriverMax, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If vulkaninfo32.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.DriverMax.
File Details
| Product Name: | Vulkan Runtime |
| MD5: | d11c091c2e317dc6420d4ac12434f127 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.DriverMax (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-17 23:34:32 (4 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;Advanced Micro Devices INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on vulkaninfo32.exe 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\restore\l22oh87fbx1xy1595jol30yaa800a11l48a2cqvju3551257u3\display\pci_ven_1002&dev_9874&rev_e2 |
ThreatInfo has observed vulkaninfo32.exe 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 vulkaninfo32.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina 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:
The most common operating system signal for vulkaninfo32.exe 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
vulkaninfo32.exe 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9eda7291c00ad6aea38f020a0787377c
c5994e9064cdd7a54e1aae3e4b57c5d0
e293f27a0d17567f3480f87c3b53bd1f
f07fa10f0b4fcfc37a2c73571e04ce41
fc0ba91ec56746bfbc102e847eb77f12
c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
ab38c62a2d7b51aaf0821c84301ad808
b6c7ab4e69001653e633ecd50c30c19a
d106b1e1ae3029476b7e72467de964ce
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.DriverMax
This report identifies vulkaninfo32.exe by MD5 d11c091c2e317dc6420d4ac12434f127. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.