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IntelSSTAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 13d0cd5dee0317e2a3fcc2b5710f48f9
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel SST Audio Effects
Signed by Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel SST Audio Effects.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology;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

IntelSSTAPO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel SST Audio Effects. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (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: Intel SST Audio Effects
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 13d0cd5dee0317e2a3fcc2b5710f48f9
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:32:53 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on IntelSSTAPO.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\jdwg00jq5j3pwvvw8631cj25g787ghnn57k96v4120028k4644\media

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

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for IntelSSTAPO.dll is Windows 7 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

IntelSSTAPO.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 0x004ae210
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 10411520

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

RT_CODE 241152 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 98e7604e7cc42eaf603f696ed9881417
.text 5518848 bytes · 53.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1610c1ec0176e0fc0ffb545eae8014d0
IPPCODE 1581056 bytes · 15.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 690743713f31af11e7fa68a1f9c06104
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 2633728 bytes · 25.3% of section data
MD5 8ab0741e5f6403c614574ce2ca449ad5
.data 76800 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 85588fc1c8d63b02aee8bfadddcd8149
.pdata 265728 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 36807ea8e711389b03012ca8986ec9c3
RT_CONST 16896 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a2200fc818bcc92fb0aad89ede52b5f9
RT_DATA 18432 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0632bd4043a8663fe82fb80535689492
IPPDATA 16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1d9bc8a9098ee4338e4457d4fff632b5
.rsrc 15872 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9e6fc80042f2e381eb78f7a8847298be
.reloc 26624 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 91f03b27c7b27dcc2dca716691e5ac96

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 13d0cd5dee0317e2a3fcc2b5710f48f9.
  • 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.