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DolbyDAX2APOProp.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 af167f0c550d76419ca807ea80f01031
Latest seen 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 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 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 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 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (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 DAX2
Company Name: Dolby Laboratories
MD5: af167f0c550d76419ca807ea80f01031
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-11 08:12:24 (5 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\uploads\9p8fr2o156l36olq8cx9k068vb4822ags3o8677u2hau7b4274\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 Philippines
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Philippines 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 0x0004b250
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1134592

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

.text 522752 bytes · 46.1% of section data
MD5 949122fd53a4cbd1cd6ad38316969bda
.rdata 515072 bytes · 45.4% of section data
MD5 a0876d5e834c08f0b51e1266b31e0112
.data 9216 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 107c91be36d9c23ae7b3e61e4a0bd6d2
.pdata 15872 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 3e5a67c33a1ed15a2a51131075be09d0
.rsrc 68608 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 4293f5694d75413b4618bf7678902b38
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3143fb67bcf7234166aaa0d740be648d

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 af167f0c550d76419ca807ea80f01031.
  • 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.