MaxxAudioAPO50.dll file report

MD5 a116aa84bbce78a398a86ef3d9f5a53f
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:57:38 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:57:38 (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.

MaxxAudioAPO50.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 23:57:38 (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.

Product Name: Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: a116aa84bbce78a398a86ef3d9f5a53f
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-14 16:19:43 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:57:38 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:57:38 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPO50.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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161017t034152400741\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPO50.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 France 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 50.0%
Windows 7 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO50.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.

MaxxAudioAPO50.dll is identified as pe for 32 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: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0002e772

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 281600 f0b9817c7108c18aa23bec51308b67a6
RT_CODE 497152 04bf587230d79be76e605a8280321239
.text1 5120 664c5f818b6953030dd932d6482355e6
.rdata 206848 f2a633fdacfb81416568257af1ff73b6
.data 33280 7677ad74ad1c1efed209056723c02beb
.data1 45568 37839e3f67b69ddfc608505c6bd6dce7
RT_CONST 1024 aaad9b69db500ff54f2fc53d589603f0
RT_DATA 8192 71b15e20ab54f1bbea31bc019f54b9a0
.trace 16384 d1e96fc506ac58ef59c603b2146473bb
.rsrc 16896 1e2a44bf9272463a72cfcdfadfc3bcec
.reloc 57344 b4d5785594c0d452eb879a6567a7e9de

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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