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MaxxAudioEQ64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e34be35e13906e4e23872cd26af7b2af
Latest seen 2021-01-04 07:07:38 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:06:36 (9 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 2017-05-22 09:06:36 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 07:07:38 (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

MaxxAudioEQ64.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 2021-01-04 07:07:38 (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: e34be35e13906e4e23872cd26af7b2af
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:06:36 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 07:07:38 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 07:07:38 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioEQ64.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\restore\k325678agtbwu6sc0l2bk0xhxlll8713v5g6x2x5khh3xv4990\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0887
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\6y4qu2n55645y9j51ei76akbt7u1l56cbhtvnis6agu7it1so6\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\578xq3ht5y6d4qux0o900gipm67gr9sc12r5ie3828j94hk172\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\51164jb9t1hf2152wyb42uc1elbohsk56evg6143lur67leqe5\media

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioEQ64.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 MaxxAudioEQ64.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Romania
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 50.0% 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 MaxxAudioEQ64.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

MaxxAudioEQ64.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 0x00040dc8
Image base 0x000000001c400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 2036736

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

.text 443392 bytes · 21.8% of section data
MD5 7895fbdb169fe745b1526362ebf8866b
RT_CODE 4096 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 46f82ccc23373a6c0a3a4e01463f5b6e
.rdata 253440 bytes · 12.4% of section data
MD5 ee98dac977d5e102ab1ca2d94ef71001
.data 12800 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 d1352a8a0365ebef36f3079f61c00c44
.pdata 38400 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 a236b66e430ee8a587054a3f91372bd5
text 6144 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 e0a8ad06653b0f156a8513553121dce7
data 17408 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 ee9f7c082d8e9d38ad8fa026b58e1409
.rsrc 1254400 bytes · 61.6% of section data
MD5 3099f676702fe4a13c50839d7fd41598
.reloc 6656 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 7834069086cc51a44fec9c0b14d6999b

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 e34be35e13906e4e23872cd26af7b2af.
  • 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.