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ze_loader.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 39ddb76768a6e52c1e9c5fa37c8bdd11
Latest seen 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-07-31 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
Size 389 KB
Product oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R)
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-07-31 23:02:01 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R).

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;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

ze_loader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R). The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 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: oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R)
MD5: 39ddb76768a6e52c1e9c5fa37c8bdd11
Size: 389 KB
First Published: 2024-07-31 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-04 23:08:44 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ze_loader.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\1xrhwor320wfvb40o5mwe894qvm44f941ds3tq1x0vhlw50bt3\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\8w6j9740l6xn116ory9ct1dj6699u9h5m612n100o3meuug7o7\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\707a6b21h3pt21b103ju1lslxx2n6h670r728qa41pebb8n7kv\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\lf91t43w1m16el90e31rt323c4w4c4120kv9t91as3k2rbru6s\display

ThreatInfo has observed ze_loader.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 ze_loader.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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 ze_loader.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

ze_loader.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 0x000206e0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 372224

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

.text 233984 bytes · 62.9% of section data
MD5 613cfc1de0894404cf4fd72b20f37162
.rdata 113664 bytes · 30.5% of section data
MD5 ffae5ae817d3515ff593911cf874d980
.data 5120 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 a9dfd5a824ac86612ef03d2dcbcb82d2
.pdata 14848 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 bef8fc8b8b5df1fad13a6d8c4ae93cc7
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18030342e9e370e5c3840e43dae2ab66
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 5841ea12c7e7d4b930dc967c7c1a044a
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 a4d6a5206a01dfc31728c91f76061c58

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 39ddb76768a6e52c1e9c5fa37c8bdd11.
  • 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.