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MaxxAudioAPO40.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 729012538a382953e4457cf9582345f8
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:53:32 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:56 (7 years ago)
Size 944 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 17:09:56 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:53:32 (4 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

MaxxAudioAPO40.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 2022-02-12 23:53:32 (4 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: 729012538a382953e4457cf9582345f8
Size: 944 KB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:56 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:53:32 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:53:32 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPO40.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
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\qy4278194ar43c5q7b30t5mv2lf15g81wx8u4x4y2qqqu4g230\media
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\1kr7hk5i5vo7n09av92is5dup66ik25097nr56u8hw1820249b\media
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161017t034152400741\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPO40.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 MaxxAudioAPO40.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 45.5%
Windows XP 36.4%
Windows 10 18.2%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO40.dll is Windows 7 with 45.5% 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

MaxxAudioAPO40.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 0x000851d1
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 962048

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

RT_CODE 386560 bytes · 40.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a85be25e2615f2048555d2c29346b0ac
.text 245760 bytes · 25.5% of section data
MD5 b093286b4555ae821f8351e0f99a43fd
.text1 5120 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32540db63faad4170eb5f9130042fa45
.rdata 192000 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 20da0edbe17c8b20866c959d02ffdc2a
.data 29184 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 e02995d6b146de616615eb954bf4bc90
RT_CONST 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 01691456d17c45b1c4268404de7374c3
RT_DATA 6144 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60fb2cb1aa7efe7ba479cfa4d30072dc
.data1 23040 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 82c605b91af27d547510c3faa47afd89
.trace 16384 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c8124aebfa9ab8d61b58b38db435580f
.rsrc 15360 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 a13c460aa814f7de3248a352a25f95fd
.reloc 41472 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 3adb95d0a98d8fc6af054bada86fc348

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 729012538a382953e4457cf9582345f8.
  • 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.