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MpaSplitter.ax file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 be64bf7d67573ffeee5a04a85065d7fe
Latest seen 2022-01-30 21:10:22 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:04 (9 years ago)
Size 465 KB
Publisher Gabest
Product Mpa Splitter
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:04 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-30 21:10:22 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Gabest. Product metadata: Mpa Splitter.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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

MpaSplitter.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mpa Splitter. The reported company name is Gabest. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-30 21:10:22 (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: Mpa Splitter
Company Name: Gabest
MD5: be64bf7d67573ffeee5a04a85065d7fe
Size: 465 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:04 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-30 21:10:22 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-30 21:10:22 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on MpaSplitter.ax 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%\tencent\qqplayer
%programfiles%\tencent
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\program files (x86)\tencent

ThreatInfo has observed MpaSplitter.ax 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 MpaSplitter.ax across 28 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 75.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 75.4% 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 57.2%
Windows XP 21.0%
Windows 10 11.6%
Windows 8.1 8.9%
Windows 8 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for MpaSplitter.ax is Windows 7 with 57.2% 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

MpaSplitter.ax 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 0x0002ddbe
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 466944

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

.text 262144 bytes · 56.1% of section data
MD5 2a05104a6196d54583f19c5a714ace50
_TEXT64 8192 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fbae9101513c20fcf4efc2ccf635126d
.rdata 131072 bytes · 28.1% of section data
MD5 4cd9e61c0a90c228cf95b7640f8192d3
.data 24576 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 b7219aa50e07874b98dd96a7f96dbb8d
.idata 8192 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 f085ed37e3b40391b142bd0b3a5ce072
.rodata 4096 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 b1b51e6a4ddc31bba28303b3b6580996
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 1346e1d8f5697fa91be83a96300df69e
.reloc 24576 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 24c8853232c17f0fbef6be63d419cbde

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 be64bf7d67573ffeee5a04a85065d7fe.
  • 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.