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sl3apo32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 42793eb431e705e27c9e429d07048c82
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:58:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago)
Size 799 KB
Publisher DTS, Inc.
Product SRS Universal APO for Windows
Signed by DTS, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:58:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DTS, Inc.. Product metadata: SRS Universal APO for Windows.

Digital signature

Signed by DTS, 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

sl3apo32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SRS Universal APO for Windows. The reported company name is DTS, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:58:28 (4 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: SRS Universal APO for Windows
Company Name: DTS, Inc.
MD5: 42793eb431e705e27c9e429d07048c82
Size: 799 KB
First Published: 2018-06-10 17:09:55 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:58:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:58:28 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: DTS, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on sl3apo32.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\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190820t214834709380\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161020t220751799626\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed sl3apo32.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 sl3apo32.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 40.0%
Windows XP 40.0%
Windows 10 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for sl3apo32.dll is Windows 7 with 40.0% 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

sl3apo32.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 0x0004d3c8
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 809984

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

.text 518656 bytes · 64.0% of section data
MD5 fd92a41c4e5396d661e64d4572074cc5
RT_CODE 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1b356f909eedfc9597b08aee9332d52
.rdata 138240 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 1a705545cb5506d3f6ac3ba3b7f615e4
.data 19968 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 23a12c797c8a6b1af3260a3bca0983cc
RT_DATA 5632 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bdbd47f50acb588f18109210cc948292
_RDATA 27648 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 318358bd6f633b1169de7ebca31e6794
.rsrc 8704 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f7bf9d60f2ce5ce4bf68926371e79ce2
.reloc 89600 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 f5dbbb0c37d02c023bb7683f91adfb56

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 42793eb431e705e27c9e429d07048c82.
  • 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.