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WavesSysSvc64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 995e8969585cb022b5b0383e5c3f172f
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:34:39 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:32:36 (2 years ago)
Size 861 KB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Product Waves MaxxAudio
Signed by Waves Inc;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 23:32:36 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:34:39 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio Ltd.. Product metadata: Waves MaxxAudio.

Digital signature

Signed by Waves Inc;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

WavesSysSvc64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Waves MaxxAudio. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:34:39 (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: Waves MaxxAudio
Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: 995e8969585cb022b5b0383e5c3f172f
Size: 861 KB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:32:36 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:34:39 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:34:39 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Waves Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on WavesSysSvc64.exe 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\20180921t210014128\apo
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\apo

ThreatInfo has observed WavesSysSvc64.exe 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 WavesSysSvc64.exe 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 WavesSysSvc64.exe 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

WavesSysSvc64.exe 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 0x000305cc
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 863744

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

.text 496128 bytes · 57.4% of section data
MD5 ae7deee5beb7d7a2d7f868c0c932272d
RT_CODE 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a55261f2be84edfd284e0de8e1d3ac33
.rdata 187392 bytes · 21.7% of section data
MD5 50f314720b016701a5ab2ecc1f1ef338
.data 15872 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 ef7fc3f6a25db7280605c7ca30b23367
.pdata 28160 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 d7b0e52ba4e7e1ba66eabdfa2569539c
.gfids 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 19e68283e3b80eed89f7320ae9952957
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 125952 bytes · 14.6% of section data
MD5 ed91381955a4c79358e0721af9c80a52
.reloc 4608 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 a57431d57e324a4620bfb44f62ba8119

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 995e8969585cb022b5b0383e5c3f172f.
  • 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.