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CDXAREADER.AX file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:32 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-06 23:00:29 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Gabest. Product metadata: CDXA Reader Filter.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
CDXAREADER.AX is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CDXA Reader Filter. The reported company name is Gabest. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-06 23:00:29 (4 months 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: | CDXA Reader Filter |
| Company Name: | Gabest |
| MD5: | 214ecdcd1322bf817a870a7c6226da36 |
| Size: | 244 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 08:10:32 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-06 23:00:29 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-06 23:00:29 (4 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %appdata%\multicodec\cdxa reader |
| %appdata%\vcodec\cdxa reader |
| %programfiles%\qvodplayer\codecs |
| %programfiles%\qvodplayer |
| %programfiles%\gcodec |
| %programfiles%\howcodec |
| %appdata%\vcodec |
| %appdata%\howcodec |
ThreatInfo has observed CDXAREADER.AX 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 CDXAREADER.AX across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 39.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for CDXAREADER.AX is Windows 10 with 56.0% 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
CDXAREADER.AX 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a9f444cdc8874bd272f361e7ed64b30a
d8f26a3901e225cb14ea2eabd9791b56
ef15797d5d62c685c70802a004c667f7
b17f192bc84ca2eed3f36d8f927f78aa
f4ff6efb76e264327f5dc31a8d396745
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.