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tbb_waves.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b3b0e5bebb52df2ac8e33aea62d79810
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (2 years ago)
Size 554 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Threading Building Blocks for Windows
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 23:55:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Threading Building Blocks for Windows.

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

tbb_waves.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Threading Building Blocks for Windows. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (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: Intel(R) Threading Building Blocks for Windows
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: b3b0e5bebb52df2ac8e33aea62d79810
Size: 554 KB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:55:56 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on tbb_waves.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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\apo

ThreatInfo has observed tbb_waves.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 tbb_waves.dll 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 tbb_waves.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

tbb_waves.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 0x00032340
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 547328

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

.text 338432 bytes · 61.8% of section data
MD5 bd4775d2999b65c70c85a046f1c269aa
.rdata 83968 bytes · 15.3% of section data
MD5 cb89629d222172c3f06e0ce0e2e9ca8f
.data 25600 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 d7ca006b2fdbe36bd4c0375289e46aab
.pdata 24576 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 d5e7085d034abf696f5f1a65a25c3bb6
.data1 13824 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f638122069640793e27c7ab96d922288
.debug_o 47104 bytes · 8.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f77fb1b307705977c505897fdccbc57f
_RDATA 4608 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 42c01e0347fab0d3e34c7802e53e1d3e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 eb47a75d261f5828ac344ccf36959abd
.reloc 7680 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 e9b902741425481908d2719044c671b1

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 b3b0e5bebb52df2ac8e33aea62d79810.
  • 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.