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CX64APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5a5d0c97b77383143846743e1abdc6ba
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:48:14 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-02 23:10:36 (3 years ago)
Size 2 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 23:10:36 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:48:14 (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

CX64APO.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 23:48:14 (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: 5a5d0c97b77383143846743e1abdc6ba
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-04-02 23:10:36 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:48:14 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:48:14 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synaptics Incorporated;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on CX64APO.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 CX64APO.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 CX64APO.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 CX64APO.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

CX64APO.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00079f3c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 2310656

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

.text 935936 bytes · 40.5% of section data
MD5 2e052d978302a34392be9f2d432483d4
RT_CODE 45568 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 058218a2b3034366739a3cbd96a08269
CODE 59392 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 c6698c46d3a16e240c3753b1e189f658
PAGE 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ee0494a6fdcda0655529cf8dc4b56df7
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 1143296 bytes · 49.5% of section data
MD5 3acfeab9b005037e7d7e73259c2b2d0e
.data 46592 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 8043ba180bfee12cb6d78f8e319da74d
.pdata 54272 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 27c2b064876c2022a026fa5548319d9d
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 39c736df3c4b3d6a657b27b5e480ca5a
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 864a05a43a89ecc6a445083c2cafa9de
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 23bf3b6fd0fe63109d4ccf2ac22ca3ea
.reloc 5632 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 b30e9124c99a4bf3551140662cbf666d

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 5a5d0c97b77383143846743e1abdc6ba.
  • 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.