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MaxxAudioMeters64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 030b0e978bee347e9a671a7bea4501fe
Latest seen 2023-06-10 00:00:12 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:34 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product MaxxAudioMeters
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:34 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-10 00:00:12 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio Ltd.. Product metadata: MaxxAudioMeters.

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

MaxxAudioMeters64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MaxxAudioMeters. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-10 00:00:12 (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: MaxxAudioMeters
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 030b0e978bee347e9a671a7bea4501fe
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:34 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-10 00:00:12 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-10 00:00:12 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioMeters64.exe 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\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%profile%\downloads\realtek_audio_win7-8-81-v6017443_winxp-v51007440\realtek_audio_win7-8-81-v6017443_winxp-v51007440\driver
%sysdrive%\drivertemp\407581544359\hdaudiofunc_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0888\realtek_hd_audio_6.0.1.7464
%temp%\drp\dp_sounds_realtek_15036\drp\forced\ntx64
%system%\driverstore\filerepository
%profile%
%sysdrive%\cosas\audio_win7-8-81-10_v6017525_212401\audio_win7-8-81-10_v6017525_212401\driver

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioMeters64.exe 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 MaxxAudioMeters64.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hong Kong
Share 20.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong with 20.7% 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 58.6%
Windows 7 27.6%
Windows XP 13.8%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioMeters64.exe is Windows 10 with 58.6% 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

MaxxAudioMeters64.exe 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 0x001e8954
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3686912

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

.text 2234880 bytes · 60.6% of section data
MD5 321a14c82b3f454c3f811945f3adbfa7
RT_CODE 109568 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0b344195ccfa8f68e4677651e82f887b
.rdata 857088 bytes · 23.2% of section data
MD5 ec9e66f72f14f75c5e9fcbba4e8e139e
.data 74752 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 debf312d366c2fc1f80b97d321ef4395
.pdata 120320 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 c7b3d4e2249157a3a3619f68ffa90131
text 6144 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 a51d6849c3386ebcd21de7958d90eb14
data 12288 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a35129bf61544a9069973a76af305828
.rsrc 185856 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 003895daa45cc2653410f25cf6fdb082
.reloc 86016 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 c57831879b80d46a911fa601de467c2e

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 030b0e978bee347e9a671a7bea4501fe.
  • 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.