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MaxxAudioAPOShell64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6271c32a74fcb63225f172c2a906a196
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 years ago)
Size 909 KB
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 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 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 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 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: 6271c32a74fcb63225f172c2a906a196
Size: 909 KB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:25:25 (3 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%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\jdwg00jq5j3pwvvw8631cj25g787ghnn57k96v4120028k4644\media

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 India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioAPOShell64.dll is Windows 7 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 0x00072994
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 915456

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

.text 601088 bytes · 65.7% of section data
MD5 919079043af0f7cd1ecd6545ecc5ea19
.rdata 201216 bytes · 22.0% of section data
MD5 580a59dee81a02277238815403804be8
.data 53760 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 373d78dec765725174d236f09db4d6b6
.pdata 33280 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 15db9ed5156bc903bd56e1ef9b72a2a6
text 5632 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 3e7aeb065baca38c2cbfb4742804f16b
data 10240 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 a6643ae545092962a14d7bee1a5b20fe
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 b097c579d3f52975ec2de9de628ac665
.reloc 8704 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 fa744f779f3f596d90f7cc6330456cc8

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 6271c32a74fcb63225f172c2a906a196.
  • 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.