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DTSAC3Source.ax file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a9e3542556dbc9f8b666e6d1908098e3
Latest seen 2024-04-11 23:07:00 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-09-25 11:15:43 (7 years ago)
Size 284 KB
Publisher Gabest

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-25 11:15:43 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-11 23:07:00 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Gabest. Product metadata: DTS/AC3 Sorce Filter.

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.

DTSAC3Source.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DTS/AC3 Sorce Filter. The reported company name is Gabest. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-11 23:07:00 (2 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.

Product Name: DTS/AC3 Sorce Filter
Company Name: Gabest
MD5: a9e3542556dbc9f8b666e6d1908098e3
Size: 284 KB
First Published: 2018-09-25 11:15:43 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-11 23:07:00 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-11 23:07:00 (2 years ago)
%programfiles%\howcodec
%appdata%\howcodec

ThreatInfo has observed DTSAC3Source.ax 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.

Windows 10 75.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for DTSAC3Source.ax is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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.

DTSAC3Source.ax 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 0x000167a3
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 289792

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

.text 161792 bytes · 55.8% of section data
MD5 d77209855abbf03fcbf28306c097cdd5
.rdata 61952 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 105a9e84ea23a223741bfdd4b13f99e6
.data 25600 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 b94024a676059a685f4f6bd3170b03cd
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 8f49863c7d2dbaa2573844ce2248ddbf
.reloc 38912 bytes · 13.4% of section data
MD5 f3528e7ab170459705c8cb1549970541

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 a9e3542556dbc9f8b666e6d1908098e3.
  • 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.