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MaxxSpeechAPO64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 177aa49d3509fb1da83b53fc1b349333
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:23:05 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:23:05 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
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 23:23:05 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:23:05 (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

MaxxSpeechAPO64.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 23:23:05 (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: 177aa49d3509fb1da83b53fc1b349333
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:23:05 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:23:05 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:23:05 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on MaxxSpeechAPO64.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 MaxxSpeechAPO64.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 MaxxSpeechAPO64.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 MaxxSpeechAPO64.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

MaxxSpeechAPO64.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 0x00022300
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1309184

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

.text 285696 bytes · 21.8% of section data
MD5 922ece0bdee5dd16b1ea7706cf8f6ab8
RT_CODE 536576 bytes · 41.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 16533da3f0aae2c491445ba9eb934791
.rdata 376832 bytes · 28.8% of section data
MD5 d97570aa2507f929af6e60254b034044
.data 19968 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 2264ef74d7d9bb7b43e45955afcda292
.pdata 22528 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 c0cc83b110f7fd90c6aa91ccfd88f6e7
.data1 11776 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fb77701e719d7b259dc15f772852d834
RT_DATA 3584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ca024c63eb5730939c2eea98128f6eb6
.trace 26624 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bc4a4de8b10846c72222c034b36adfe0
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 fb24f08ffa5a10d7a4ea4da4ed47dec6
.reloc 11264 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 5658729c8e584c1393f9b203e969fe1c

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 177aa49d3509fb1da83b53fc1b349333.
  • 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.