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MaxxAudioAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 84ab243ebb8839c268ba45975bd6558c
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:56:52 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:50 (8 years ago)
Size 129 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Signed by US Waves inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:56:52 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio Ltd.. Product metadata: Waves Audio MaxxAudio.

Digital signature

Signed by US Waves inc. 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

MaxxAudioAPO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Waves Audio MaxxAudio. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:56:52 (4 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: Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 84ab243ebb8839c268ba45975bd6558c
Size: 129 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:56:52 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:56:52 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: US Waves inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPO.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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6132
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%programfiles%\drivertuner\download\605f24230259b00b09844663211f284d\vista_win7_r268
%sysdrive%\applications\drivers\4. audio\realtek\hda
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\18
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\102
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\46
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-605523579-4014224959-3336580629-1000\driver updater\downloads\22

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPO.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 MaxxAudioAPO.dll across 16 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 25.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 25.6% 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 72.5%
Windows XP 10.0%
Windows 10 7.5%
Windows 8.1 7.5%
Windows 8 2.5%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO.dll is Windows 7 with 72.5% 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

MaxxAudioAPO.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 0x0001067a
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 122880

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

.text 65536 bytes · 53.3% of section data
MD5 a393e90cf7dfb50a7dde51e581152ebe
RT_CODE 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1155279b55c3b63c5442f7dab89efebd
.rdata 16384 bytes · 13.3% of section data
MD5 5d976232834a784135c1cb6d974669af
.data 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 311b64dda62f51a1951f24315576437e
RT_DATA 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
RT_CONST 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4a1236fc1911e14e8b9bea21dc6098f7
.rsrc 16384 bytes · 13.3% of section data
MD5 651ac7de30a6d15fa0531f70a7998ed6
.reloc 8192 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 89094db68dd6c970563159ae486cae90

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 84ab243ebb8839c268ba45975bd6558c.
  • 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.