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MaxxVolumeSDAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 de99c15e5a727fb45ab125e99769d5c3
Latest seen 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago)
Size 661 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves Audio MaxxVolumeSD
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 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

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 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (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 MaxxVolumeSD
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: de99c15e5a727fb45ab125e99769d5c3
Size: 661 KB
First Published: 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-20 23:57:43 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

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 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Portugal
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Portugal 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 MaxxVolumeSDAPO.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

MaxxVolumeSDAPO.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 0x0003a5c0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 655360

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

RT_CODE 148992 bytes · 22.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a807c9b0ead8278f51c7eebf9c267bfd
.text 186880 bytes · 28.5% of section data
MD5 e92df2ff36058e3148bd4d0a7b720297
.rdata 224256 bytes · 34.2% of section data
MD5 6c4a4a2a877b20be669af8da27f8e4ad
.data 18432 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 750d109b732552bfc282f8881616ec0a
.pdata 12800 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 7aea605b36037330c97ce7dd19bd6377
RT_DATA 5120 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 90d982db11cbf86fbb73a5447b846fd2
.data1 13824 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 542bcb8a9b2421a8a139932fb7a87b43
RT_CONST 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 160612072e04cc8c0d0ba26a3f736a35
.trace 22528 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0612fae21e7e984349512b64aff9729e
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 6f7d50a89ebf1b8eb9cbee67264e8dda
.reloc 8704 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 1c12d2dfa4b356eeaf8434f34681c44a

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 de99c15e5a727fb45ab125e99769d5c3.
  • 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.