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WavesLib.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ce1e84aa03ee50362d3c69382dcfa294
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:34:54 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:47 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by US Waves inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:34:54 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by US Waves 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

WavesLib.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:34:54 (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

MD5: ce1e84aa03ee50362d3c69382dcfa294
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:47 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:34:54 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:34:54 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: US Waves inc
Status: Valid

The signature on WavesLib.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 - 6.0.1.6132
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%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 WavesLib.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 WavesLib.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 28.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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 7 71.4%
Windows XP 11.4%
Windows 10 8.6%
Windows 8.1 8.6%

The most common operating system signal for WavesLib.dll is Windows 7 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

WavesLib.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 0x000fc3c2
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1773568

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

.text 1224704 bytes · 69.1% of section data
MD5 f58cd4b711115bba54a0334ede7dfeac
.rdata 430080 bytes · 24.2% of section data
MD5 5a6e8fda4a5deedf15897183602cc46b
.data 28672 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 b7c8ce4f93c5b570218cc9b7943837e1
.rsrc 12288 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 0243c120f20370889eab0251b69dc532
.reloc 77824 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 46b998a1acd9c06ed78208a5e537719b

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 ce1e84aa03ee50362d3c69382dcfa294.
  • 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.