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MaxxAudioAPO20.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6c206e0d2feb6f04b7f4c06eeb0d092e
Latest seen 2021-01-04 06:49:48 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:06:38 (8 years ago)
Size 322 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 2017-05-22 09:06:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 06:49:48 (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 2021-01-04 06:49:48 (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: 6c206e0d2feb6f04b7f4c06eeb0d092e
Size: 322 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:06:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 06:49:48 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 06:49:48 (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:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\k325678agtbwu6sc0l2bk0xhxlll8713v5g6x2x5khh3xv4990\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0887
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\6y4qu2n55645y9j51ei76akbt7u1l56cbhtvnis6agu7it1so6\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\578xq3ht5y6d4qux0o900gipm67gr9sc12r5ie3828j94hk172\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\51164jb9t1hf2152wyb42uc1elbohsk56evg6143lur67leqe5\media

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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Romania
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 50.0% 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 50.0%
Windows 7 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO20.dll is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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

MaxxAudioAPO20.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 0x0002323c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 312320

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

.text 191488 bytes · 61.3% of section data
MD5 eb4f1f25f0ddbf5678543a4205a7e64d
RT_CODE 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 304ed2126f693e065b3dbb4627d3adb4
.rdata 57856 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 8c1ff4afceded52478188eb08b32835a
.data 11776 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 03f9c120044bf545a14d95dfc160b73a
.pdata 6656 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 9b79c702cce58ca67832a98ff0ec9047
RT_DATA 4096 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0679b31222f44d4d142c437b30c02599
.data1 11776 bytes · 3.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9bae732563ad099aba4811a283691a37
.trace 7168 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 922a3801c6ea6ed1bfaf4af2adf7cbf0
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 04e65fa8072c5b7317f4527f2d2b4f0c
.reloc 6656 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 df73894a15739e9b075215a5f2423d14

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 6c206e0d2feb6f04b7f4c06eeb0d092e.
  • 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.