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MaxxAudioEQ.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c1b6a53190a0761b0fbd6f844ff5e099
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:26:36 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 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 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:26:36 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio Ltd..

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

MaxxAudioEQ.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:26:36 (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

Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: c1b6a53190a0761b0fbd6f844ff5e099
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:26:36 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:26:36 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioEQ.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioEQ.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 MaxxAudioEQ.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 36.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 36.4% 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 36.4%
Windows XP 36.4%
Windows 10 27.3%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioEQ.dll is Windows 7 with 36.4% 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

MaxxAudioEQ.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 0x0003f1a1
Image base 0x1c400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1935360

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

.text 441856 bytes · 22.8% of section data
MD5 277e6fefb215cba109144729c287b16f
RT_CODE 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 506fd4153950e5173f669505226ec972
.rdata 201216 bytes · 10.4% of section data
MD5 e6348ee39f10c57099c58d5d013beaed
.data 9216 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 467bbb12375507f0b75dec14722514ee
.rsrc 1254400 bytes · 64.8% of section data
MD5 80d5e1b8605bbd6db94daf4ec91b0406
.reloc 26624 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 59a9f5b7ad0d53ff8a38d690ab998fc8

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 c1b6a53190a0761b0fbd6f844ff5e099.
  • 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.