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CX32APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4de7c9992e558015272d0fab34e6784e
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year 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 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 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 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 Audio
Company Name: Conexant Systems Inc.
MD5: 4de7c9992e558015272d0fab34e6784e
Size: 1 MB
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 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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\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.

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 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 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.

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 0x00102cdb
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1498112

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

.text 1321472 bytes · 88.2% of section data
MD5 82a8c277c2459f9a2ea50c0ac3d5a3cc
RT_CODE 36352 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d147308b3c125fbef7b9902cca5689d3
CODE 50688 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 bcd3f67d42bf21abfcc586fa724f4e12
PAGE 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 86821cca14153702288db58ef156aa91
.data 40448 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 25770d7c659e07e12090b186f6cd9743
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 f6055e7dbfa6b7d823052ad139801e33
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 bf1b29357e9c325add03bc2c0fb5d938
.reloc 28672 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 c534d18e52303ac809af67a86ba0d923

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 4de7c9992e558015272d0fab34e6784e.
  • 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.