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DolbyDAX2APOv201.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cd0862ab72237eaf53fe9656df4bb67f
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 years ago)
Size 2 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 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 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

DolbyDAX2APOv201.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 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 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: cd0862ab72237eaf53fe9656df4bb67f
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:47:41 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on DolbyDAX2APOv201.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:

%appdata%\driverpack cloud\unpack\realtek-forced-10x64-9273_conexant-drp\realtek\forced\10x64

ThreatInfo has observed DolbyDAX2APOv201.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 DolbyDAX2APOv201.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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 DolbyDAX2APOv201.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

DolbyDAX2APOv201.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 0x0018e5a8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 2398720

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

.text 1821184 bytes · 75.9% of section data
MD5 a7c05bf574014a6b6ed1fb6052011900
RT_CODE 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 992ce17fa3c2d01c50872219d70a900e
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 465920 bytes · 19.4% of section data
MD5 e78cdfe86dae48adaf6e96b7a7e54c7a
.data 27136 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 8a487ede1b6da30de64eeb204068267b
.pdata 49664 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 f35f82035a8f6ab252e9645098768b1e
RT_CONST 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72830a3547b51ab80034f24c26c8702b
RT_DATA 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eabcc41c1cb6674d4c107e6ba84398b5
.trace 8192 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a590a7403510ff165d39962c3c6e1dfb
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 afaae23b7621db7342bbf57fb1d50e3b
.reloc 7680 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 9d056f57f88908496438fe17e0388b4c

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 cd0862ab72237eaf53fe9656df4bb67f.
  • 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.