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HMEQ_Voice.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 05ce835afcad1f3e7fe5df201581ff58
Latest seen 2021-01-04 13:56:31 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-06-27 06:37:17 (5 years ago)
Size 186 KB
Publisher Harman
Product Audio by Harman APO
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-27 06:37:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 13:56:31 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Harman. Product metadata: Audio by Harman APO.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp;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

HMEQ_Voice.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Audio by Harman APO. The reported company name is Harman. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 13:56:31 (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: Audio by Harman APO
Company Name: Harman
MD5: 05ce835afcad1f3e7fe5df201581ff58
Size: 186 KB
First Published: 2020-06-27 06:37:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 13:56:31 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 13:56:31 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on HMEQ_Voice.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:

%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\96fffcb1-222d-475b-b3de-562928746539
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\80
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\t2kh8ln445484r16kxd8945tmtx9ux6j53s9lx744lt25a8045\media
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\398o14f02lw568m3nb20e65lf06363cy3106bq8jgg78ds2844\media
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\e746e057-0f99-442d-b3fe-881db49c8496
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\66
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\62
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\cbc7092c-c4f9-4d65-b84c-c1623ee81d77
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\18
%commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\48db1056-6685-4a17-8ba9-aad318465a4d

ThreatInfo has observed HMEQ_Voice.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 HMEQ_Voice.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 28.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 28.6% 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 50.0%
Windows 7 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for HMEQ_Voice.dll is Windows 10 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

HMEQ_Voice.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 0x0000312c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 171520

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

.text 109056 bytes · 63.6% of section data
MD5 dae55166e839cc8d43b46e48777178de
.rdata 47104 bytes · 27.5% of section data
MD5 b7c353eee872fe0bedd73484a68dce99
.data 6656 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 8417d87ab63d214c2c84901316d65657
.pdata 5632 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 3d648ff1fa6b78418bd9597be40fd6f8
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 bab0460a11431c75722b5c49bea8a5d1
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 b26863c299d18823b2a3d2b09ebac312

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 05ce835afcad1f3e7fe5df201581ff58.
  • 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.