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MaxxAudioAPOShell.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 99de7f0838685ce9f4c39e58fee6f48b
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:20:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-17 04:06:45 (8 years ago)
Size 771 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product MaxxAudio APO Shell
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-17 04:06:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:20:29 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

MaxxAudioAPOShell.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MaxxAudio APO Shell. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:20:29 (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: MaxxAudio APO Shell
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 99de7f0838685ce9f4c39e58fee6f48b
Size: 771 KB
First Published: 2018-02-17 04:06:45 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:20:29 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:20:29 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPOShell.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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio

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

Top country United States
Share 37.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 37.5% 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 75.0%
Windows 10 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPOShell.dll is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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

MaxxAudioAPOShell.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 0x00067777
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 782848

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

.text 553472 bytes · 70.7% of section data
MD5 ed7b7e90309d9b09547af6c88dd90058
.rdata 136192 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 abc6bfd136b6bc16738085ce30bf404c
.data 41984 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 c8c665fa8e8de7ecb435a82fc86a7e78
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 30166b05d6874f2f9a6bfebc569a2481
.reloc 50176 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 fc7a12988156fef451d9ec3f6c3312f8

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 99de7f0838685ce9f4c39e58fee6f48b.
  • 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.