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MBAPO232.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 163b19cbf791c0008e5517ff5e2748a1
Latest seen 2021-01-05 15:49:33 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 15:47:16 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Creative Technology Ltd.
Product Creative Audio Processing Object Module
Signed by Creative Technology Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-05 15:47:16 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 15:49:33 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Creative Technology Ltd.. Product metadata: Creative Audio Processing Object Module.

Digital signature

Signed by Creative Technology Ltd;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

MBAPO232.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Creative Audio Processing Object Module. The reported company name is Creative Technology Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 15:49:33 (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: Creative Audio Processing Object Module
Company Name: Creative Technology Ltd.
MD5: 163b19cbf791c0008e5517ff5e2748a1
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-05 15:47:16 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 15:49:33 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 15:49:33 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Creative Technology Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on MBAPO232.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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190906t111820386595\swc
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200707t111827245362\swc

ThreatInfo has observed MBAPO232.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 MBAPO232.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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 MBAPO232.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

MBAPO232.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000a2444
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1838080

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

.text 1304064 bytes · 70.9% of section data
MD5 dc7576016f8af7bc07b46325cd1b7830
RT_CODE 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 de7b4dd54a2568964b96677c7198bbf9
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 281600 bytes · 15.3% of section data
MD5 4a44766d6928b35721da0b4ba30b945f
.data 106496 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 059c6a2e48f86875062a2732fb7cba96
RT_DATA 5632 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 64880db5cf5b6265507ed5e74facde2b
_RDATA 37888 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0128522a1f2b846b4936395c12c69677
.rsrc 32768 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 216f10b6be1c75f606ec86624a555d7d
.reloc 67584 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 1117344a0ef12fe5d9ccf427e7124a8d

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 163b19cbf791c0008e5517ff5e2748a1.
  • 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.