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DolbyDAX2APOProp.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9d8abfc037ef16044b5102001239b11a
Latest seen 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Dolby Laboratories
Product Dolby DAX2
Signed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Dolby Laboratories. Product metadata: Dolby DAX2.

Digital signature

Signed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.;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

DolbyDAX2APOProp.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Dolby DAX2. The reported company name is Dolby Laboratories. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Dolby DAX2
Company Name: Dolby Laboratories
MD5: 9d8abfc037ef16044b5102001239b11a
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-09 23:02:49 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on DolbyDAX2APOProp.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\restore\c1o78wb51voua4h695i0585l790p0o4xh2w7rucdy492g3fo8x\media

ThreatInfo has observed DolbyDAX2APOProp.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 DolbyDAX2APOProp.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China 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 DolbyDAX2APOProp.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

DolbyDAX2APOProp.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 0x00049e50
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1108480

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

.text 517120 bytes · 46.7% of section data
MD5 a9e4cc36e85602f912229256bd8e9b9a
.rdata 494592 bytes · 44.6% of section data
MD5 d5c7b5cc4cd5b47a0612ebce5a4b5665
.data 9216 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 8d5d2366f617039171de4bddfdb10aab
.pdata 15872 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 e07a281661a9537f062edc7d92cf8d65
.rsrc 68608 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 5fa126d3df99ad2fea7d810832701737
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1103ceb54e626ed1b8a50c69aaac129c

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 9d8abfc037ef16044b5102001239b11a.
  • 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.