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CX32APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 36db3e5fe9876dc84731224c2d8d99a6
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Conexant Systems Inc.
Product Conexant Audio
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 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

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 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (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 Audio
Company Name: Conexant Systems Inc.
MD5: 36db3e5fe9876dc84731224c2d8d99a6
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:37:43 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conexant Systems, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\jdwg00jq5j3pwvvw8631cj25g787ghnn57k96v4120028k4644\media

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen CX32APO.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for CX32APO.dll 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.

Analysis

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 0x001023bb
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1484288

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

.text 1319424 bytes · 88.9% of section data
MD5 769d81405b8a9ce2378eabee4bf80fe9
RT_CODE 34816 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 469a064032beab2458df179b7e5884ff
CODE 45568 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 74dc2bc1883727d3cdb099e41e532958
.data 40448 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 38fcd608e55337bc582f65403614e48c
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 98f5bd658290862183eb63e3c19a40ce
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 9946fb703f2805c40f5b4420ea339160
.reloc 27648 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 b7d9a33dfbc47223ec2bcf5ed6dcc504

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 36db3e5fe9876dc84731224c2d8d99a6.
  • 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.