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FWUpdateLib_12.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4bf111723705509f9f336e25d9267bff
Latest seen 2021-01-10 23:59:44 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-28 13:56:49 (5 years ago)
Size 709 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility DLL
Signed by Intel(R) Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-28 13:56:49 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 23:59:44 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility DLL.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group;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

FWUpdateLib_12.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility DLL. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 23:59:44 (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: Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility DLL
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 4bf111723705509f9f336e25d9267bff
Size: 709 KB
First Published: 2020-07-28 13:56:49 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 23:59:44 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 23:59:44 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) Embedded Subsystems and IP Blocks Group;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on FWUpdateLib_12.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:

%commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\4261e630-c954-432a-9b0b-dc286365b7e4
%commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\49
%commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\98b3b50a-d973-4aac-9761-e2f9e2815b9e
%commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\116
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\d0152a05-cd94-46da-b29d-53fccc8dcae7
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\102
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\125
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\c7732c27-c61d-40cd-803e-f082f2d6563a
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\129
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\d63d5422-0650-42f1-8c1a-d8b7b5232af9

ThreatInfo has observed FWUpdateLib_12.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 FWUpdateLib_12.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Sri Lanka
Share 18.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Sri Lanka with 18.2% 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 FWUpdateLib_12.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

FWUpdateLib_12.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 0x000067e0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 705536

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

.text 114688 bytes · 16.3% of section data
MD5 85a88feb496ab625301f006294103548
.rdata 113152 bytes · 16.0% of section data
MD5 abffaea7ff48a617b83517b6296b36e7
.data 466432 bytes · 66.1% of section data
MD5 82e48f43b4b156dfd07b341f72f3b908
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 ffa157da80901a7a97eb5618dc47c79a
.reloc 9728 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 a12a752d4cb89750e53dbf871fa16341

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 4bf111723705509f9f336e25d9267bff.
  • 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.