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AacEnc.ax file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6b071c8646d2b2d55a779a055b5519d6
Latest seen 2021-03-07 04:22:00 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-07 04:21:19 (5 years ago)
Size 110 KB
Publisher ZD Soft

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-03-07 04:21:19 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-07 04:22:00 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ZD Soft. Product metadata: Screen Recorder SDK.

Digital signature

Signed by SHENZHEN ZD SOFT CO., LTD.. 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.

AacEnc.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Screen Recorder SDK. The reported company name is ZD Soft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-07 04:22:00 (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.

Product Name: Screen Recorder SDK
Company Name: ZD Soft
MD5: 6b071c8646d2b2d55a779a055b5519d6
Size: 110 KB
First Published: 2021-03-07 04:21:19 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-07 04:22:00 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-07 04:22:00 (5 years ago)
Signed By: SHENZHEN ZD SOFT CO., LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on AacEnc.ax 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.

%programfiles%\screenrecorder\screenrecorder
%programfiles%\screenrecorder\screenrecorder\gamemodule

ThreatInfo has observed AacEnc.ax 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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AacEnc.ax is Windows 7 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.

AacEnc.ax is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x00010d5d
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 102400

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

.text 69632 bytes · 68.0% of section data
MD5 69f54bb410fd68e58a7354da2b86037a
.rdata 8192 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 7d5e857e6fed2f9e9400c21c8e324d1d
.data 12288 bytes · 12.0% of section data
MD5 60aa446d9ee84665fabe861c410425f1
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 1f18ab02589d6eba346af586578fb4c8
.reloc 8192 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 9c76727e22f7aebb44af5cfade590e6a

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 6b071c8646d2b2d55a779a055b5519d6.
  • 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.