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RltkAPOU64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 45f05761a9bca0834bcaf6c3bc04a600
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:50:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:37:09 (2 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek(r) LFX/GFX DSP component
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-30 23:37:09 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:50:52 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek(r) LFX/GFX DSP component.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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

RltkAPOU64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek(r) LFX/GFX DSP component. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:50:52 (2 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: Realtek(r) LFX/GFX DSP component
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 45f05761a9bca0834bcaf6c3bc04a600
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:37:09 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:50:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:50:52 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on RltkAPOU64.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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\swc
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210014128\swc

ThreatInfo has observed RltkAPOU64.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 RltkAPOU64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 RltkAPOU64.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

RltkAPOU64.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 0x000da1f4
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5215232

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

.text 1964032 bytes · 37.7% of section data
MD5 6765a6b7d0fd5c5ba778747c1e25b516
RT_CODE 1314304 bytes · 25.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bc6fda815af43f3035e847e3eae3dfaf
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 998400 bytes · 19.1% of section data
MD5 5f68fa9ebe8277225ca5e7f303d0966e
.data 304640 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 954511d8bdd1cb27f50a014f1d6c2ad4
.pdata 157184 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 da349df865cd4fe4c5aa06e8667cb244
RT_CONST 45056 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 338e2a4e7bef60114a56814232c0f1c3
RT_DATA 308224 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 897e79f4803a1e9815b0c7588af6b9e7
_RDATA 35328 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 09a7a69758f0a889e4931a30ec35f472
.rsrc 53760 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 4a6996f21ed581ac552dc92557411641
.reloc 34304 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 af1fdc0a531a574d907810efbd3eeb72

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 45f05761a9bca0834bcaf6c3bc04a600.
  • 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.