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ControlModule.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 44104076fb99784f72690034484713e5
Latest seen 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago)
Size 943 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product ControlModule.dll
Signed by Smart Sound Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: ControlModule.dll.

Digital signature

Signed by Smart Sound Technology;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

ControlModule.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ControlModule.dll. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 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: ControlModule.dll
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 44104076fb99784f72690034484713e5
Size: 943 KB
First Published: 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Smart Sound Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ControlModule.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\2w7q2878d5bnijqf768c6t027793igx48p83wok3m7819g7596\system\intelaudio_dsp_ctlr_dev_9dc8&ven_8086&dev_0222\as

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

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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 ControlModule.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

ControlModule.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 0x0005fdf8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 946176

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

.text 594944 bytes · 62.9% of section data
MD5 1d9395008aca77380a62279d3d9e8ce3
RT_CODE 7680 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 af892b4a65dcf90b28551e0c9125d4cc
.rdata 278528 bytes · 29.4% of section data
MD5 ed855a9316f010b2961529005d35ef05
.data 12800 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 583469700a430df6eaa918628de78956
.pdata 29184 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 81df372cf06829bbbbb49538740d421a
RT_CONST 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d18eb3ee8fc2706982bab4f0f3314ca
RT_DATA 13824 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9c578aced122299213949fa5a4778577
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 f7dab868796e1d4789f0ada5341d778e
.reloc 6144 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 1c872e945566c806081f8992b3e2228a

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 44104076fb99784f72690034484713e5.
  • 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.