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sl3apo64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 296e6e33e3df934eacdc3d63dfe94a3c
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago)
Size 999 KB
Publisher DTS, Inc.
Product DTS Universal APO for Windows
Signed by DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by DTS, 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

sl3apo64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DTS Universal APO for Windows. The reported company name is DTS, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 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: DTS Universal APO for Windows
Company Name: DTS, Inc.
MD5: 296e6e33e3df934eacdc3d63dfe94a3c
Size: 999 KB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:23:56 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on sl3apo64.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:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\jdwg00jq5j3pwvvw8631cj25g787ghnn57k96v4120028k4644\media

ThreatInfo has observed sl3apo64.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 sl3apo64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for sl3apo64.dll is Windows 7 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

sl3apo64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0005f7ac
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 997888

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

.text 617472 bytes · 61.9% of section data
MD5 1255605a26df411c8fa4ae69cdd24e34
RT_CODE 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c4932e0ca8f5b452ed0cbaae3e1f967
.rdata 233984 bytes · 23.4% of section data
MD5 786d984cbd9c6e864b2270f85fdbb243
.data 26112 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 da460cde3d73d02d12ea675d171401e5
.pdata 41472 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 94d7f51e2cad6d3c6d3409945d2c7bf6
RT_DATA 5632 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bdbd47f50acb588f18109210cc948292
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 308c650c596d341ba89a4bc54c684d61
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8dfd75ff279632c9ee787479e6391dd1
.rsrc 49664 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 08dd58b7c79cd979eb6cbb1d9aeb2f11
.reloc 20992 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 a156e8caa859e80df6cc99d1194d7046

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 296e6e33e3df934eacdc3d63dfe94a3c.
  • 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.