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MaxxAudioAPO30.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 06080807e61471a18ad99f3e6ff3c9b5
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:52:29 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:33 (9 years ago)
Size 647 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:33 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:52:29 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by 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

MaxxAudioAPO30.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 2023-06-09 23:52:29 (2 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: 06080807e61471a18ad99f3e6ff3c9b5
Size: 647 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:33 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:52:29 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:52:29 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPO30.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\wu508nl40eed048xo9wf3rp6r32s3plh70pm5vbsly477uv791\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0270@amp;subsys_1043118f
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\83f5d9460bd6295dfd1503db0e18a69b\realtek_7195_64bit
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\9rp00p667t3a008eu942l18l37rpv66w9001fn5dqviid7kwlu\media
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\k5rjh61uiu3h802955tb420j922ra1ls8vg2b90v7sck1gvn62\media
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180329t172332895\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPO30.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 MaxxAudioAPO30.dll across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 24.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 24.1% 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 51.7%
Windows 7 20.7%
Windows 8.1 13.8%
Windows XP 13.8%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO30.dll is Windows 10 with 51.7% 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

MaxxAudioAPO30.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 0x0003a5c0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 655872

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

RT_CODE 148992 bytes · 22.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5edf4af98390e2566025a18136f05d30
.text 186880 bytes · 28.5% of section data
MD5 834d01c2e7399415332e7c7e22d239f0
.rdata 224256 bytes · 34.2% of section data
MD5 308cbe52f6291ae6b97ba0bb573639fc
.data 18432 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 8cf2adb152ff189d18f2dbb6eba62d35
.pdata 12800 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 369e3294e73a6e251de8d65f7eeb7ecc
RT_DATA 4608 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b5e745dfd5e5a9e7653b16e4d6be5cd1
.data1 13824 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7196949cc944a6828e09d2b1e45d6788
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 160612072e04cc8c0d0ba26a3f736a35
.trace 22528 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0612fae21e7e984349512b64aff9729e
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 81fe76a3b5bf27d4227495c14ef3f848
.reloc 8704 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 56924be75a78c1129b87f93b523814e4

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 06080807e61471a18ad99f3e6ff3c9b5.
  • 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.