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DDPP32A.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 341a988df23f88b021f3d986a326e0e3
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:58:09 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:49 (7 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Dolby Laboratories
Product Dolby DS1PC Control Panel
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 17:09:49 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:58:09 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Dolby Laboratories. Product metadata: Dolby DS1PC Control Panel.

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

DDPP32A.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Dolby DS1PC Control Panel. The reported company name is Dolby Laboratories. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:58:09 (4 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 DS1PC Control Panel
Company Name: Dolby Laboratories
MD5: 341a988df23f88b021f3d986a326e0e3
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:49 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:58:09 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:58:09 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on DDPP32A.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
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190820t214834709380\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161017t023413135963\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161020t220751799626\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161017t034152400741\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed DDPP32A.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 DDPP32A.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 7 50.0%
Windows XP 33.3%
Windows 10 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for DDPP32A.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

DDPP32A.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 0x00010233
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 6168576

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

.text 129536 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 4c39e50006865b2e05b7d0429ac11854
RT_CODE 5632 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2638e497f75fa69ca9e3541f2ee75264
.rdata 36864 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 2b9cd770175bfaa1f2f152bc2208882d
.data 7168 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c768eb9464b992943f0f7877fcd2622d
.rsrc 5981184 bytes · 97.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 cef16094917455a39ac6cc7d03b36465
.reloc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1e3b67b0771c0bb1bceb2ae41c552795

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 341a988df23f88b021f3d986a326e0e3.
  • 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.