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RTEEG32A.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3de99987154319c901a6537ba8777cb9
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:30:20 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago)
Size 63 KB
Publisher Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Product Dolby PCEE3 GFX APO
Signed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:30:20 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.. Product metadata: Dolby PCEE3 GFX APO.

Digital signature

Signed by Dolby Laboratories, 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

RTEEG32A.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Dolby PCEE3 GFX APO. The reported company name is Dolby Laboratories, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:30:20 (5 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: Dolby PCEE3 GFX APO
Company Name: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
MD5: 3de99987154319c901a6537ba8777cb9
Size: 63 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:30:20 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:30:20 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on RTEEG32A.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\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%programfiles%\drivertuner\download\605f24230259b00b09844663211f284d\vista_win7_r268
%sysdrive%\applications\drivers\4. audio\realtek\hda
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\18
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\102
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\46
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-605523579-4014224959-3336580629-1000\driver updater\downloads\22
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed RTEEG32A.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 RTEEG32A.dll across 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 23.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 23.8% 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 73.8%
Windows XP 9.5%
Windows 10 7.1%
Windows 8.1 7.1%
Windows 8 2.4%

The most common operating system signal for RTEEG32A.dll is Windows 7 with 73.8% 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

RTEEG32A.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0000762f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 58368

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

.text 38400 bytes · 65.8% of section data
MD5 5c71f988c6b501057ce3e2991a896227
RT_CODE 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4a41817519c3c0cb9f31807ad302dbf0
.data 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 ec10d89c50df39602ea9dc7086891eca
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 4.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
.rsrc 12800 bytes · 21.9% of section data
MD5 cfb8f8b92d4153f93a4cc9f2a5bf234e
.reloc 3584 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 29c238fb976c147ad14c54f5b71c25da

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 3de99987154319c901a6537ba8777cb9.
  • 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.