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MBAPO264.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ac932eb352090eb3492bd38438f57e85
Latest seen 2021-01-05 16:31:21 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 15:48:42 (5 years ago)
Size 2 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 15:48:42 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 16:31:21 (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

MBAPO264.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 16:31:21 (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: ac932eb352090eb3492bd38438f57e85
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-01-05 15:48:42 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 16:31:21 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 16:31:21 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on MBAPO264.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 MBAPO264.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 MBAPO264.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 MBAPO264.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

MBAPO264.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 0x000b9974
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2271744

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

.text 1528320 bytes · 67.3% of section data
MD5 39ba03c284112d38d251014c2144566a
RT_CODE 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 af6e6b840dfdbf61a3b1f9a3eb42c5b6
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 456704 bytes · 20.1% of section data
MD5 6e128cd52577f3e43fee5f87644c4f0d
.data 112128 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 a539b2527f665c5591d74476a92328c7
.pdata 74240 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 60154e0c4d0649bf2d8c33600bc9a9b1
RT_DATA 5632 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8e8232304d2e0a434fe324448de3f71d
_RDATA 43520 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac67c5f2e9ca7166bb51fee15c880399
.rsrc 32768 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 50e28124a5a7975941812908e37a4247
.reloc 16384 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 b389423a42f376d84b3468731def8fb3

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 ac932eb352090eb3492bd38438f57e85.
  • 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.