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MaxxAudioRenderAVX.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 dbac498e3be86adc769e54afcdea06f0
Latest seen 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago)
Size 19 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago)
File hash
dbac498e3be86adc769e54afcdea06f0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

MaxxAudioRenderAVX.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 Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If MaxxAudioRenderAVX.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Heur!.

Product Name: Waves Audio MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: dbac498e3be86adc769e54afcdea06f0
Size: 19 MB
First Published: 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-25 23:07:49 (3 years ago)
MaxxAudioRenderAVX.dll detection screenshot

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Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on MaxxAudioRenderAVX.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioRenderAVX.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioRenderAVX.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.

MaxxAudioRenderAVX.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 0x00f67b91
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 16
Raw data 20636672

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

RT_CODE 808448 bytes · 3.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d878b6f089ac29b47f2cc010ae411f0d
.text1 8192 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7a0d5dda9295ddeccb216450eaa2729f
.text 15424000 bytes · 74.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3493ac28634d27dabea437d6496e00c0
IPPCODE 403456 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ceaba3d6589d7087cc3e5a3dc53d3680
.rdata 2293760 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 da3cc6c06504a3b492f02994b4cab68d
.data 1196032 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 36eb5453ab0484343c0a1ac3e6cbb176
RT_CONST 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30b46750fd5bfd8d81fd561cd78eadee
.data1 51712 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f3d7d5d0ccb41f8971122246cffd01aa
RT_DATA 16384 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 544026f2352e3c0d3320bbcec609be91
.debug_o 103936 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb126f821eddcb0f13eee3a791cf2b93
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4490d85e23581b7087e6a72ac8ee785b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.trace 18432 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 236ed06c1603833e7713dc68066ea65d
_RDATA 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5b3e13a670d7ab04552515b13f6de570
.rsrc 17408 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b36cf5d316349520c421554cffc5df47
.reloc 290816 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 b75aba194cec5f9fb0d04eab9a2c31db

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies MaxxAudioRenderAVX.dll by MD5 dbac498e3be86adc769e54afcdea06f0. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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