MaxxAudioAPO20.dll file report

MD5 a59d7340c99566baa893d0d37fd74e1c
Latest seen 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago)
Size 322 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by US Waves 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.

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 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 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.

Product Name: Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: a59d7340c99566baa893d0d37fd74e1c
Size: 322 KB
First Published: 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-20 23:57:37 (3 years ago)

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.

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Portugal with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO20.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.

MaxxAudioAPO20.dll is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x0002323c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 191488 eb4f1f25f0ddbf5678543a4205a7e64d
RT_CODE 512 304ed2126f693e065b3dbb4627d3adb4
.rdata 57856 8c1ff4afceded52478188eb08b32835a
.data 11776 03f9c120044bf545a14d95dfc160b73a
.pdata 6656 9b79c702cce58ca67832a98ff0ec9047
RT_DATA 4096 0679b31222f44d4d142c437b30c02599
.data1 11776 9bae732563ad099aba4811a283691a37
.trace 7168 922a3801c6ea6ed1bfaf4af2adf7cbf0
.rsrc 14336 04e65fa8072c5b7317f4527f2d2b4f0c
.reloc 6656 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.

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