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HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5a1f575d170fec11d8c69d1ff8204bb9
Latest seen 2024-03-09 23:05:34 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-09 23:05:34 (2 years ago)
Size 396 KB
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 23:05:34 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-09 23:05:34 (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

HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.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 23:05:34 (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: 5a1f575d170fec11d8c69d1ff8204bb9
Size: 396 KB
First Published: 2024-03-09 23:05:34 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-09 23:05:34 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-09 23:05:34 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.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 HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.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 HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.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 HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.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

HiFiDAX2APIPCLL.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 0x00013fa8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 381952

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

.text 228864 bytes · 59.9% of section data
MD5 7bb9e8b45242e5362af9d022551712e9
.orpc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3633d2f3791b03cef3bb799841fa2a6c
.rdata 119296 bytes · 31.2% of section data
MD5 ba5bc02d9e853ea1ec68b38b5c1d77d5
.data 7168 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 6621b0ae5f696cca690abfe0d035ba3e
.pdata 13824 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 2ea775509a818f2f27be337f56380b73
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 09ff9002e2ffbda3fd43f360757b0a42
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 6656 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 77c0ba87329c153a32da4906693291d6
.reloc 4608 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 bcccd5b2c330738b4d65494a612f4e7a

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 5a1f575d170fec11d8c69d1ff8204bb9.
  • 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.