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MaxxVolumeSDAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 548d0c5fca8d6abfb7a7a14cfc015c4b
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:57:44 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:59 (7 years ago)
Size 497 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxVolumeSD
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:59 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:57:44 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

MaxxVolumeSDAPO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Waves Audio MaxxVolumeSD. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:57:44 (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 MaxxVolumeSD
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 548d0c5fca8d6abfb7a7a14cfc015c4b
Size: 497 KB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:59 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:57:44 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:57:44 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxVolumeSDAPO.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\f775f3c7-4f86-49dd-84e2-dd25e8be6208
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\176
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\unplugged drivers
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\1kr7hk5i5vo7n09av92is5dup66ik25097nr56u8hw1820249b\media

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxVolumeSDAPO.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 MaxxVolumeSDAPO.dll across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 22.2% 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 47.4%
Windows XP 21.1%
Windows 10 15.8%
Windows 8.1 15.8%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxVolumeSDAPO.dll is Windows 7 with 47.4% 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

MaxxVolumeSDAPO.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 0x00029ae3
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 501760

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

RT_CODE 128512 bytes · 25.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 15762cb8dd87fd98cb069ec94954bb19
.text 119808 bytes · 23.9% of section data
MD5 fb885cd0fae4c299ba35c3d68fb74cfe
.text1 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0c3c2b97ec49ac1f65b35ad7b08d8b7a
.rdata 178688 bytes · 35.6% of section data
MD5 a4ecb09d3412fd7669df53c685989742
.data 14336 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 508ec9e58747921ac920bd0c4d6021b7
RT_DATA 4608 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 281b882ab03d4788f5ae5f1f45a7549d
.data1 11264 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b200d0caf3c4cc63a35a92de7d14c1a
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc61a5cf2a2a9a905e39fd63af60ee2b
.trace 8704 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77eb08640e2273a4f7c68de0e96aa7aa
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 b5b2e2687077d541b1de72ad9426dae4
.reloc 19968 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 67195c42cfee1e34d7dccd1aa77d27ff

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 548d0c5fca8d6abfb7a7a14cfc015c4b.
  • 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.