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CAF64APO2.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5e720de3a9e735726f1ba896e8d1a87c
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago)
Size 528 KB
Publisher Conexant Systems, Inc.
Product Conexant AudioSmart
Signed by Conexant Systems LLC;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conexant Systems, Inc.. Product metadata: Conexant AudioSmart.

Digital signature

Signed by Conexant Systems LLC;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

CAF64APO2.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Conexant AudioSmart. The reported company name is Conexant Systems, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 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: Conexant AudioSmart
Company Name: Conexant Systems, Inc.
MD5: 5e720de3a9e735726f1ba896e8d1a87c
Size: 528 KB
First Published: 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:46:35 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conexant Systems LLC;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on CAF64APO2.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:

%appdata%\driverpack cloud\unpack\realtek-forced-10x64-9273_conexant-drp\realtek\forced\10x64

ThreatInfo has observed CAF64APO2.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 CAF64APO2.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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 CAF64APO2.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

CAF64APO2.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 0x0003a880
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 517632

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

.text 329728 bytes · 63.7% of section data
MD5 2973cd07976fab1c9def9490c6c718f0
RT_CODE 131072 bytes · 25.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f1f25b1b68a1e210d8b319efc6ac02cf
.data 3584 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 4ffa4426a37c19865dc0494c9ca48de6
.pdata 9216 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 0defc0185ee83eec64d3765e3f730efd
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4ba65b146237d6b57f50cef1bdd6b12b
RT_DATA 3584 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b4202f7fe985b9648b4676e6f70832bd
.rsrc 36864 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 133e32704312b728b94619cb3ad5b6ea
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 57e253f4e9762a192c6bcf5cb8fc7c25

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 5e720de3a9e735726f1ba896e8d1a87c.
  • 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.