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RTLCPAPI.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 267eb673d21621faa9e9d16da94854e7
Latest seen 2021-01-04 07:04:34 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:05:50 (9 years ago)
Size 144 KB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product RtlCPAPI Module
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 09:05:50 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 07:04:34 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: RtlCPAPI Module.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 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

RTLCPAPI.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RtlCPAPI Module. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 07:04:34 (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: RtlCPAPI Module
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 267eb673d21621faa9e9d16da94854e7
Size: 144 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:05:50 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 07:04:34 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 07:04:34 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Status: Valid

The signature on RTLCPAPI.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%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\9sakx2986tt206wgkwhn52weu973023579c9509fd69u72o7ul\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_8086@amp;dev_2883@amp;subsys_80860101
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\k325678agtbwu6sc0l2bk0xhxlll8713v5g6x2x5khh3xv4990\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0887
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\6y4qu2n55645y9j51ei76akbt7u1l56cbhtvnis6agu7it1so6\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\578xq3ht5y6d4qux0o900gipm67gr9sc12r5ie3828j94hk172\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181020t204716664\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181020t204303919\hdaudio
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\51164jb9t1hf2152wyb42uc1elbohsk56evg6143lur67leqe5\media

ThreatInfo has observed RTLCPAPI.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 RTLCPAPI.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Romania
Share 28.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 28.6% 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 71.4%
Windows 7 28.6%

The most common operating system signal for RTLCPAPI.dll is Windows 10 with 71.4% 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

RTLCPAPI.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 0x00008372
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 126976

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

.text 77824 bytes · 61.3% of section data
MD5 c2b688402f92e243aabea34c1da368e0
.rdata 20480 bytes · 16.1% of section data
MD5 294a2ba0d0a2bf56a7bcf21aa21631ca
.data 8192 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 5789cec87c9104f551a1c596146f26c6
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 013d8734bea0875509db50ca7cea75b8
.reloc 12288 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 5ca903fec2f0ff8cccbd27976ffef7c4

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 267eb673d21621faa9e9d16da94854e7.
  • 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.