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MaxxAudioAPO30.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 586f994b40e4d3ed49826c6445490c84
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago)
Size 497 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 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 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 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (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: 586f994b40e4d3ed49826c6445490c84
Size: 497 KB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 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\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\unplugged drivers
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\176
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\f775f3c7-4f86-49dd-84e2-dd25e8be6208
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\1kr7hk5i5vo7n09av92is5dup66ik25097nr56u8hw1820249b\media

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

Top country United Kingdom
Share 21.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 21.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 47.4%
Windows XP 21.1%
Windows 10 15.8%
Windows 8.1 15.8%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO30.dll is Windows 7 with 47.4% 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 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 0x00029ae3
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 501760

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

RT_CODE 128000 bytes · 25.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72d1bc5d09720b52ea1de9d26a07e3f7
.text 119808 bytes · 23.9% of section data
MD5 a9a9951c79da45d0cfaf9bb8bbfda266
.text1 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fd526a73482da010e80a368ff75c91fa
.rdata 178176 bytes · 35.5% of section data
MD5 be8accc8cc001c86fedc623b6918b669
.data 14336 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 481cc5a72781515785b41feb94ccfcde
RT_DATA 4608 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a7983ba3c180b3f58c2957f42e2d0c5e
.data1 11264 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b04dbc33c66e2338a4159767aad9890c
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e032cab47a8cf27cce4c8d4266025067
.trace 8704 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77eb08640e2273a4f7c68de0e96aa7aa
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 1e3459e7ea48d977dd31a89fa03baf60
.reloc 19968 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 4bbe9de25c7f1221710b05f294fd1406

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 586f994b40e4d3ed49826c6445490c84.
  • 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.