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MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b2fa5ee44b996de4f856fb9ccedcc262
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:59:22 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:54:57 (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 23:54:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:59:22 (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 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

MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.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 23:59:22 (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: b2fa5ee44b996de4f856fb9ccedcc262
Size: 22 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:54:57 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:59:22 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:59:22 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\apo
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210014128\apo

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.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 MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.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 MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.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

MaxxAudioRenderAVX64.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 0x01285688
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 23833088

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

RT_CODE 1064448 bytes · 4.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e09fa5a21264410ae1e9b1700859065c
.text 18610688 bytes · 78.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 a98fc51e6c33944c46dd8c3929ed819a
IPPCODE 538624 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14c8d30d4881574d141b6e5e307b2650
.rdata 2837504 bytes · 11.9% of section data
MD5 4e1c33412ee73d42517e1a937b80c04b
.data 194560 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 0944f53287bd3624ee5f60f4316560cb
.pdata 281088 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 562e648d291a5b5553cbc28f83211b64
RT_CONST 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 03e7c65ec6c56126f645f0d6064523b4
.data1 81408 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7fffec50d3af3fea9919f746020403bf
RT_DATA 18944 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2c41c18fb88791de592b1eadef400205
.gfids 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e6b102d6c139f2ca1edbe9b0eb8fd5dd
IPPDATA 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cbae23c9ad53f22c54a02422da5368e5
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.trace 32768 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b65256bd3b760684c108c9c8aec6e6f5
_RDATA 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 503735825d9fd4849ef09af0aa2e9993
.debug_o 110592 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 174a517d7c790155157bba4212eb7ea2
.rsrc 17408 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 aa60968b9a2d606c3974c53e88aaf884
.reloc 33280 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 53e1c8cae22ab25dabefabbf1546d418

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 b2fa5ee44b996de4f856fb9ccedcc262.
  • 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.