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MaxxAudioAPOShell64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 321b2ff3f9e5bc085711821c13dc24b1
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:38:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:36:45 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product MaxxAudio APO Shell
Signed by Waves Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-30 23:36:45 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:38:54 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Waves Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

MaxxAudioAPOShell64.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 2024-01-30 23:38:54 (2 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: 321b2ff3f9e5bc085711821c13dc24b1
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:36:45 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:38:54 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:38:54 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioAPOShell64.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\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\apo
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210014128\apo

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioAPOShell64.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 MaxxAudioAPOShell64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPOShell64.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

MaxxAudioAPOShell64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0013a304
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 2948096

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

.text 1861632 bytes · 63.1% of section data
MD5 b9947f4164f4229ff0c96f39c20fd026
RT_CODE 171520 bytes · 5.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18b7566f6e8e60df6cf2658a7d708eec
.rdata 710144 bytes · 24.1% of section data
MD5 273e635c6ff05cf6006cfd8d2145877a
.data 87552 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 4f299b4d34a63439311efcbcdd91bb09
.pdata 95232 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 6b7f0f88f666f5e774d1bfa795332819
.gfids 4608 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e73ca70fb5bc1cd96419c4d2cd2699d2
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 fcedd6a6c15d9dc4db58c7e684c04f2b
.reloc 15360 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 ff7736a6e17da41f457cbac489f84cda

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 321b2ff3f9e5bc085711821c13dc24b1.
  • 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.