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MaxxAudioRender64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cdc85eab17460b80b61e755b7c09b088
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago)
Size 22 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxAudio
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 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Waves Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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

MaxxAudioRender64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Waves Audio MaxxAudio. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (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: Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: cdc85eab17460b80b61e755b7c09b088
Size: 22 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:58:54 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on MaxxAudioRender64.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\apo

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioRender64.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 MaxxAudioRender64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioRender64.dll is Windows 10 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

MaxxAudioRender64.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 0x0128ee88
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 23735296

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

RT_CODE 1088512 bytes · 4.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 feddbe45b5f04b3be9c885a2e1c43200
.text 18624512 bytes · 78.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 93dddd0a9cad91237c4e9b9c34f9aada
IPPCODE 538624 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 944a82c6286852cf2a6586c324425631
.rdata 2698240 bytes · 11.4% of section data
MD5 89eb336ac3c38f5591fdb1e09a33d209
.data 194560 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 912ea5e7a31837f9df15ca3b6dcc1ebb
.pdata 281600 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 0389164a37e465ada4496427eb3e2bc6
RT_CONST 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5fb5bdb4dbc4f9c37f3e1c0ae4048141
.data1 80896 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1ca249355f87c24850fb0527929ccb7
RT_DATA 18944 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cfbdc58aa1db4055308c36c618e2dc82
.gfids 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 86301a9bffda13cdb21d1ecb4c5dc232
IPPDATA 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cbae23c9ad53f22c54a02422da5368e5
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.trace 34816 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8e627bfee689ad2231be4cec462fdb39
_RDATA 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 91593fbf0c1496d325b63b29b0504faa
.debug_o 112128 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5e440b0efb4bb0c8fe65055f632e89fe
.rsrc 17408 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8860eb1c26d905431a95e95c080fbdfc
.reloc 33280 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c967d651b6511f2402709dc50a719bbb

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 cdc85eab17460b80b61e755b7c09b088.
  • 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.