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DDPA32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9d4caf9de08ba90b7550f426ed40682e
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:31:20 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:47 (7 years ago)
Size 216 KB
Publisher Dolby Laboratories
Product Dolby Digital Plus API
Signed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:47 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:31:20 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Dolby Laboratories. Product metadata: Dolby Digital Plus API.

Digital signature

Signed by Dolby Laboratories, 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

DDPA32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Dolby Digital Plus API. The reported company name is Dolby Laboratories. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:31:20 (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: Dolby Digital Plus API
Company Name: Dolby Laboratories
MD5: 9d4caf9de08ba90b7550f426ed40682e
Size: 216 KB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:47 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:31:20 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:31:20 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on DDPA32.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\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\qy4278194ar43c5q7b30t5mv2lf15g81wx8u4x4y2qqqu4g230\media
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\1kr7hk5i5vo7n09av92is5dup66ik25097nr56u8hw1820249b\media
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed DDPA32.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 DDPA32.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 50.0%
Windows XP 33.3%
Windows 10 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for DDPA32.dll is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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

DDPA32.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 0x000110fc
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 212480

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

.text 137216 bytes · 64.6% of section data
MD5 48a4dbf6f52853a526989efb3586ad49
.orpc 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e4eee6bac62e2a2305a37fbff8f55422
RT_CODE 5632 bytes · 2.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a135cf8929c4fd85ba3b2969baa10b59
.rdata 42496 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 bde1a3c91c92e180bc4029ea658780b9
.data 7168 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 266246bf6c6998045bf5c32303b234a5
.rsrc 10240 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 34fe7475ca521572fd58bce0f08bfa99
.reloc 8704 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 85b6f19d6440e323e602e72d2d9ecdb0

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 9d4caf9de08ba90b7550f426ed40682e.
  • 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.