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vulkaninfo32.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f9673a717a9f929c9183cc7f719dbdc0
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:20:11 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-22 21:31:12 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Product Vulkan Runtime
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;Advanced Micro Devices INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-22 21:31:12 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:20:11 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Vulkan Runtime.

Digital signature

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.

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

vulkaninfo32.exe 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 04:20:11 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: f9673a717a9f929c9183cc7f719dbdc0
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-12-22 21:31:12 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:20:11 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:20:11 (5 years ago)

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\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 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 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 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00003c20
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1380864

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

.text 1113600 bytes · 80.6% of section data
MD5 e9e476450a569cdf1c7c3ae8f16904dc
.rdata 202752 bytes · 14.7% of section data
MD5 0c962b7e5d38b9447b99326a0ff64160
.data 8704 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 fba9f2d84473605489cee0d2227953b1
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 ab679293edf2946d6102a7d18378763a
.cfguard 6656 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b38f2dec2a5c29ff35e896cb9b2cdc74
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 15e26a3a8f67ccc988f5775cf7f9d123
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ed35f10114e2c7291d2e09b45d9cc465
.reloc 41472 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 deddf8315add0a40a9d34ceb0bda744a

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 f9673a717a9f929c9183cc7f719dbdc0.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.