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MaxxAudioAPO20.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 57c588f098c811e9459ac7034349af6f
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:29:16 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:52 (8 years ago)
Size 227 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 14:09:52 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:29:16 (5 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

MaxxAudioAPO20.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 2021-01-14 16:29:16 (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: Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 57c588f098c811e9459ac7034349af6f
Size: 227 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:52 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:29:16 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:29:16 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: US Waves inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPO20.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 - 6.0.1.6482
%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
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPO20.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 MaxxAudioAPO20.dll across 16 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 26.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 26.3% 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 71.1%
Windows XP 10.5%
Windows 10 7.9%
Windows 8.1 7.9%
Windows 8 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO20.dll is Windows 7 with 71.1% 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

MaxxAudioAPO20.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 0x0001db92
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 226304

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

.text 132608 bytes · 58.6% of section data
MD5 c43b21a13daab74858efc3bff628b15f
.text1 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 17f87668b4afa1790e0414689ed18ab1
RT_CODE 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f4ccdbb9fcd3d555eaeb41c8b62f4b66
.rdata 39424 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 c59232e298560ea3b88a07686f7cfbbe
.data 9216 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 761721aa87ede65f39a762412eab24d9
RT_DATA 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c21e3dd8d62425b05aa4be23d7eb6e65
.data1 9728 bytes · 4.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60b5a2b827c71f0a589cc9a55716b67d
.trace 2048 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 538dbfaf108d38f6d3dd62b7d8c56619
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 b7816eb50c05b1f20ecab7dd1541dcc2
.reloc 13312 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 239f5d55cd70bbccaba406d774d52af8

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 57c588f098c811e9459ac7034349af6f.
  • 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.