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MaxxVoiceAPO20.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8ea2664f61cd4f8e9660092cec7271a5
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:55:56 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-14 16:35:51 (5 years ago)
Size 798 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxVoice
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-14 16:35:51 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:55:56 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Waves Inc. 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

MaxxVoiceAPO20.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Waves Audio MaxxVoice. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:55:56 (4 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 MaxxVoice
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 8ea2664f61cd4f8e9660092cec7271a5
Size: 798 KB
First Published: 2021-01-14 16:35:51 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:55:56 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:55:56 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxVoiceAPO20.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\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161017t034152400741\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161020t220751799626\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161017t023413135963\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxVoiceAPO20.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 MaxxVoiceAPO20.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France 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 75.0%
Windows 10 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxVoiceAPO20.dll is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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

MaxxVoiceAPO20.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 0x0007b18b
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 811520

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

RT_CODE 391680 bytes · 48.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5687fb127832031faaa38c87f7a7856f
.text 178176 bytes · 22.0% of section data
MD5 b41d4d2abc2cc51b505de789bdbeb0ed
.text1 3584 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1c716dd003d489012854fb8da6f3a452
.rdata 137728 bytes · 17.0% of section data
MD5 ada66826a4dc3de17d31e616bc175e5e
.data 17920 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 fc6c9f293527e236f066c5034cddd824
.data1 12800 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4220fb391ed324b71effaa2c6c39a2a3
RT_DATA 4608 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5f2b336461a1ebb03dcd10e2c9248ff7
.trace 16896 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 80303d3b941a422a1f0cf820c4e1f00c
.rsrc 14848 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 3c3c5de52ccbe3da187f46d225cd2429
.reloc 33280 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 7f4a2d81a05537d135baaacce547308a

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 8ea2664f61cd4f8e9660092cec7271a5.
  • 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.