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SFAPO64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 17abcad44a75c635583a238ed6333357
Latest seen 2021-01-02 12:40:10 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:37 (8 years ago)
Size 76 KB
Publisher Synopsys, Inc.
Product Sonic Focus Effects
Signed by Synopsys, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-02 12:40:10 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Synopsys, Inc.. Product metadata: Sonic Focus Effects.

Digital signature

Signed by Synopsys, 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

SFAPO64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sonic Focus Effects. The reported company name is Synopsys, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-02 12:40:10 (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: Sonic Focus Effects
Company Name: Synopsys, Inc.
MD5: 17abcad44a75c635583a238ed6333357
Size: 76 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:37 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-02 12:40:10 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-02 12:40:10 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synopsys, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on SFAPO64.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\r6u68q6e6o40pxb8k8m69k940dp5a0u244so79jbew606tvs1k\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0269
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\83f5d9460bd6295dfd1503db0e18a69b\realtek_7195_64bit
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\realtek-high-definition-audio-6.0.1.6798
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\813p8pv216gto3970i886r0t4o2g62kft83dlng0fn94200t28\media
%appdata%\updatestar drivers\backup
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\9rp00p667t3a008eu942l18l37rpv66w9001fn5dqviid7kwlu\media

ThreatInfo has observed SFAPO64.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.

Geography:

14 observed countries
28.9%
13.3%
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8.9%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 28.9% 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 53.3%
Windows 7 28.9%
Windows 8.1 8.9%
Windows XP 8.9%

The most common operating system signal for SFAPO64.dll is Windows 10 with 53.3% 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

SFAPO64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000832c
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 72192

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

.text 43520 bytes · 60.3% of section data
MD5 bb616ae6d56c74ca3f17834611b139f5
RT_CODE 6144 bytes · 8.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 049ebcda11d09e773f1c065ec47f5db5
.data 2560 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 e034de0dd3a34a9086f1bd10c8811772
.pdata 2048 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 cf043de01a8084a576c6887883e19f45
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 19.1% of section data
MD5 3e73628c7895fb090fe7f75f556274da
.reloc 1536 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 9c3c4173fd082101bf422fc35c3a3953

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 17abcad44a75c635583a238ed6333357.
  • 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.