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sl3apo64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d90032f441cd5404c0210900afb5d682
Latest seen 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (3 years ago)
Size 961 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 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (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 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (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: d90032f441cd5404c0210900afb5d682
Size: 961 KB
First Published: 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-31 23:05:48 (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\6xf97082j0o29twp90xnk3c4f7884s5u28hivlx1v5357269n6\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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile 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 sl3apo64.dll 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

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 0x000560a8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 960000

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

.text 580096 bytes · 60.4% of section data
MD5 07748804deef93cf402db0713769fc69
RT_CODE 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f4b38390e31d478c24099d88eeffc126
.rdata 232960 bytes · 24.3% of section data
MD5 ff609f7ba7a063d1fd457158f02472ce
.data 26624 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 6edf903c7afbef1f1b08342d13a75c75
.pdata 36864 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 d03301feb5070375b331677b47517df4
RT_DATA 8192 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0829f71740aab1ab98b33eae21dee122
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c71c9e5f7b9310cf694b823e5c59d7ba
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4e0bedf81ef91ba4fe5e2397e70b715c
.rsrc 51200 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 5f755ef834583af52fe9826ffead4235
.reloc 21504 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 75438e7af054b277c90932f0cb55f533

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 d90032f441cd5404c0210900afb5d682.
  • 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.