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HPIMMA64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 854db852ebb56f199ec590aed013de48
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (3 years ago)
Size 1005 KB
Publisher Sound Research, Corp.
Product HP Immersive Audio Effects
Signed by Sound Research Corporation;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 23:46:24 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sound Research, Corp.. Product metadata: HP Immersive Audio Effects.

Digital signature

Signed by Sound Research Corporation;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

HPIMMA64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HP Immersive Audio Effects. The reported company name is Sound Research, Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (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: HP Immersive Audio Effects
Company Name: Sound Research, Corp.
MD5: 854db852ebb56f199ec590aed013de48
Size: 1005 KB
First Published: 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:46:24 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Sound Research Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on HPIMMA64.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 HPIMMA64.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 HPIMMA64.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 HPIMMA64.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

HPIMMA64.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 0x0001f074
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 958464

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

.text 680448 bytes · 71.0% of section data
MD5 8f9bc269cbd09b28c41b7d3e67113fbf
RT_CODE 24576 bytes · 2.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e52334cdd72c7ef61ee02debab8d1bdb
.rdata 193024 bytes · 20.1% of section data
MD5 d0767c58e2b74ed0d89cbf9ceb17235b
.data 13824 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 becfd8dd92206464ae6eb6df12cb2c80
.pdata 37376 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 2c14fb982736f9d1441fb8094d410e5b
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 cc311b725e8e6b59254f8654583a1257
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 f91b3efb4a9356edb7590d44b4d4a606

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 854db852ebb56f199ec590aed013de48.
  • 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.