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MBAPO32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 315508c273a67ab50d625ebaebd0389f
Latest seen 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago)
Size 750 KB
Publisher Creative Technology Ltd.
Product Creative Audio Processing Object Module
Signed by Creative Labs Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Creative Labs 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

MBAPO32.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 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (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: 315508c273a67ab50d625ebaebd0389f
Size: 750 KB
First Published: 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 06:45:12 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Creative Labs Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on MBAPO32.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\51164jb9t1hf2152wyb42uc1elbohsk56evg6143lur67leqe5\media

ThreatInfo has observed MBAPO32.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 MBAPO32.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MBAPO32.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

MBAPO32.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 0x0001d7e7
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 745472

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

.text 642560 bytes · 86.2% of section data
MD5 16ea4e759f4f9f6fb6d8443b5ff8909f
RT_CODE 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1d487ce60fbc4d30d71195a0cb43bdc
.data 49152 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 7bcaed42e69287377bd57f01851ae5d0
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
.rsrc 20992 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 ae643203e1b580a3ec685c841eb13d8b
.reloc 29184 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 3f4a7423263fd6a2288243f7038ac2a4

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 315508c273a67ab50d625ebaebd0389f.
  • 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.