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MaxxAudioAPO60.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e904eed18c4d654000429966dce72610
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:53:50 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-14 16:29:07 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
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 2021-01-14 16:29:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:53:50 (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

MaxxAudioAPO60.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 23:53:50 (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: e904eed18c4d654000429966dce72610
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-01-14 16:29:07 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:53:50 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:53:50 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPO60.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:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161020t220751799626\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPO60.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 MaxxAudioAPO60.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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.

OS Version:

Windows 10 50.0%
Windows 7 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPO60.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.

Analysis

MaxxAudioAPO60.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 0x000a0fe1
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1138176

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

RT_CODE 487424 bytes · 42.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a4457271d4358be2a5e4ef09f22efe7c
.text 261632 bytes · 23.0% of section data
MD5 2577f205309fd5b5727a863a93f477ad
.text1 6656 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 976b79315e33aa081eb8120b7112fe32
.rdata 223232 bytes · 19.6% of section data
MD5 ea17f7f722b6c003dd1374bd99ac407c
.data 33792 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 445e616669936969e44e8f6388230189
RT_CONST 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30e598b3eabaab65e808057238419701
RT_DATA 9216 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d22ff3b3fc7088c915eee4f0f37fbb2
.data1 29696 bytes · 2.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 22555e7de9e509bc0a6ae20d2b8ec35a
.trace 16384 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6abbf645097801303567eec8e8fbe2d2
.rsrc 16896 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 af39d3819d1ae03dbee72640d9732e7a
.reloc 52224 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 7ce8b54601b0dfd5df0d160ec95ed407

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 e904eed18c4d654000429966dce72610.
  • 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.