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CX32APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8a5ceb26b53358be24d533e534b2e39e
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:47:54 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-02 23:08:43 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Synaptics Incorporated.
Product Synaptics Audio
Signed by Synaptics Incorporated;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-02 23:08:43 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:47:54 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Synaptics Incorporated.. Product metadata: Synaptics Audio.

Digital signature

Signed by Synaptics Incorporated;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 Synaptics Audio. The reported company name is Synaptics Incorporated.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:47:54 (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: Synaptics Audio
Company Name: Synaptics Incorporated.
MD5: 8a5ceb26b53358be24d533e534b2e39e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-04-02 23:08:43 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:47:54 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:47:54 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synaptics Incorporated;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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp
%appdata%\driverpack cloud\unpack\realtek-forced-10x64-9273_conexant-drp\realtek\forced\10x64

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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hungary
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary with 50.0% 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 GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x0006b21a
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 2009600

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

.text 778240 bytes · 38.7% of section data
MD5 fab8bf010e2077f38a4d120fffb3bf49
RT_CODE 36864 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 74178edabab9702ee2cfde37821bcb07
CODE 54272 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 ace856be15055610ad2cd11ba3a4d15b
PAGE 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2d5eab8efb254f4cdca4aa45ec96731d
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 1041408 bytes · 51.8% of section data
MD5 5124835361b4ec5172ddfb130cd47b74
.data 45056 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 dac5388997ce5cda75a3afb3d00b4016
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 46f7464410f3d42b5601d211adaa3595
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1e0ef1dd2a0369bd65c4fa49bbed3ff3
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 2f0dfcc69af89e77ccc19e06a19e4c8d
.reloc 34816 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 f5b59cd3622142c560b53ec55cb54dfc

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 8a5ceb26b53358be24d533e534b2e39e.
  • 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.