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MaxxAudioRealtek64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9356d2e64d5f133ef7476793a3bce729
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (3 years ago)
Size 13 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
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 23:32:16 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio Ltd..

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

MaxxAudioRealtek64.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 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (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

Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 9356d2e64d5f133ef7476793a3bce729
Size: 13 MB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:32:16 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on MaxxAudioRealtek64.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 MaxxAudioRealtek64.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 MaxxAudioRealtek64.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 MaxxAudioRealtek64.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

MaxxAudioRealtek64.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 0x0009b018
Image base 0x000000001c400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 14041088

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

.text 864256 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 2ba37bd91cc5459ca1d8cb6500a13743
.rdata 396288 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 75ca680c61866b5accca33f8d15f594b
.data 46592 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 065609085b78787f4364c07b86af2cb7
.pdata 62464 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 2ebe7c64c9b1c42650863308d89baf4b
text 9216 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 fee188bfc4099ecdc8ebac054cc2aa9b
data 22016 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bebbbfce079ae43475a0bdc12490d3dc
.rsrc 12627968 bytes · 89.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 564d0a879edb41478a6155bfa62df06f
.reloc 12288 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cb2afaeccb78f34674aa63220301a737

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 9356d2e64d5f133ef7476793a3bce729.
  • 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.