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CX32APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 2658faf199efee7baa4b56f711895a1e
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Product Conexant Audio

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conexant Systems Inc.. Product metadata: Conexant Audio.

Digital signature

Signed by Conexant Systems, Inc.. 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.

CX32APO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Conexant Audio. The reported company name is Conexant Systems Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (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: Conexant Audio
Company Name: Conexant Systems Inc.
MD5: 2658faf199efee7baa4b56f711895a1e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:23:04 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Conexant Systems, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on CX32APO.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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed CX32APO.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for CX32APO.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.

CX32APO.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 0x000fe08e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1459712

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

.text 1300992 bytes · 89.1% of section data
MD5 87fc9c6b572ebb556cfb49226db6db9a
RT_CODE 31232 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 99c269373f69be56007e2bde37b6335c
CODE 43520 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 4aa360e590a347e82725f89c7fe5140f
.data 40448 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 25ddbdb6cb4cc88dd9d8005f08b1738b
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 393838e1116301a35772bab27d1084f5
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 92ad80ccdbd0325e6b91f0d81e88be4b
.reloc 27136 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 becf9725b7f36d348131edcf7cbe4590

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 2658faf199efee7baa4b56f711895a1e.
  • 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.