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CAF64APO2.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c4772602c009032d7011b89d5995c2f5
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
Size 456 KB
Publisher Conexant Systems, Inc.
Product Conexant AudioSmart
Signed by Conexant Systems, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Conexant Systems, 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

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 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year 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: c4772602c009032d7011b89d5995c2f5
Size: 456 KB
First Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conexant Systems, Inc.;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:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\hdaudio

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 United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 0x00041000
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 445440

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

.text 320000 bytes · 71.8% of section data
MD5 c861246bdb59a3f805895e813b90d0c4
RT_CODE 72192 bytes · 16.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ff63b0337547a60f71719de4e9b900c8
.data 19456 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 36b449c1690f5f12f7b482faf21583bd
.pdata 10752 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 866d540a10d4369275ce10bddf3b790a
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
.rsrc 17920 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 8d6991a7c7bf7d136e2c4a5a5bab920d
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 82a07d19698e8223c65e2e28590ab7e9

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 c4772602c009032d7011b89d5995c2f5.
  • 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.