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DDPD32A.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 77af3071507a1bfdfb9855e1ffa158bd
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:26:43 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:51 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Dolby Laboratories
Product Dolby Digital Plus COM DLL
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 17:09:51 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:26:43 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Dolby Laboratories. Product metadata: Dolby Digital Plus COM DLL.

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

DDPD32A.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Dolby Digital Plus COM DLL. The reported company name is Dolby Laboratories. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:26:43 (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 COM DLL
Company Name: Dolby Laboratories
MD5: 77af3071507a1bfdfb9855e1ffa158bd
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:51 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:26:43 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:26:43 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on DDPD32A.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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed DDPD32A.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 DDPD32A.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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 XP 50.0%
Windows 10 25.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for DDPD32A.dll is Windows XP 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

DDPD32A.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 0x000f7132
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1481216

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

.text 1063424 bytes · 71.8% of section data
MD5 2d29e56fc86be3731207ed8f9707673d
RT_CODE 10752 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d4927b2acae33e0e9608944e4eee9cf6
.rdata 189952 bytes · 12.8% of section data
MD5 2ef35ad362b03a8c6e50472c2f9c68e9
.data 16896 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 eb1677e32f8d99362f987925b4d820c4
.data1 153088 bytes · 10.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 22f4f98ad4376ff992b929308fe5b777
.trace 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c72c8d621e97b73cb372efabdc28379c
.rsrc 17920 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 997fce6004e68231b76696dfbc302d6d
.reloc 28672 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 72bea2ef55448211e4e970d855f05d99

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 77af3071507a1bfdfb9855e1ffa158bd.
  • 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.