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CX32APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9b4e630c9cb0d8b4658c41d9b3e1ee1a
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:56:19 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Conexant Systems Inc.
Product Conexant Audio
Signed by Conexant Systems, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:56:19 (2 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.

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 2023-06-09 23:56:19 (2 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: 9b4e630c9cb0d8b4658c41d9b3e1ee1a
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:56:19 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:56:19 (2 years ago)

Overview

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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\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 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hong Kong
Share 31.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong with 31.6% 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 73.7%
Windows 7 26.3%

The most common operating system signal for CX32APO.dll is Windows 10 with 73.7% 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 0x001020fb
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1482240

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

.text 1318400 bytes · 88.9% of section data
MD5 7de3ff4b6efc82c345b3785228609053
RT_CODE 34304 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aa926fe12907aed0eff59c3cc6703fbc
CODE 45056 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 a1c16798572a3f4944c8577fbffe0abe
.data 40448 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 2fe66a9e15c3d106235da1bc878e653d
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 f7f3d02513f06871cd59196e78f3b8b6
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 5436a3548f181f4aed009504b5ae4e35
.reloc 27648 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 797dacc911db7cc13d930f7921246520

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 9b4e630c9cb0d8b4658c41d9b3e1ee1a.
  • 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.