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MaxxSpeechAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 948dd5a2d2a64beb8bbe48e055fa3b0a
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (3 years ago)
Size 943 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxSpeech
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 23:35:16 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

MaxxSpeechAPO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Waves Audio MaxxSpeech. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (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

Product Name: Waves Audio MaxxSpeech
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 948dd5a2d2a64beb8bbe48e055fa3b0a
Size: 943 KB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:35:16 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on MaxxSpeechAPO.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 MaxxSpeechAPO.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 MaxxSpeechAPO.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 MaxxSpeechAPO.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

MaxxSpeechAPO.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 0x0001dff0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 943616

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

.text 188928 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 d726c3947e9eb80617fc60cea47154f0
RT_CODE 476672 bytes · 50.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 31466141b21a163d500060dde1e957eb
.text1 3584 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e8f52f4c31733b243a6b548775724e84
.rdata 179200 bytes · 19.0% of section data
MD5 e62289af955aa1f14d5f3f443b1ef72a
.data 15872 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 6addcbe79cd4c13e296d45ac2a3a011b
.data1 9216 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 50eaf6e03def405909c35ee1b7a72a9d
RT_DATA 3584 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ca024c63eb5730939c2eea98128f6eb6
.trace 17920 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6193f7bafb3e0a7471e66de8b5f8c5a0
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 f0047ce7e9116b8ea0786fd1803d122e
.reloc 34304 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 6c7fa204fa10ca871a84f016fcef2586

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 948dd5a2d2a64beb8bbe48e055fa3b0a.
  • 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.