GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 85f926c58782d97a41a668baa0ca5cff
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:51:32 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:32:44 (2 years ago)
Size 527 KB
Publisher Waves Audio
Product MaxxAudioIntelKabylake
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 23:32:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:51:32 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio. Product metadata: MaxxAudioIntelKabylake.

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

MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MaxxAudioIntelKabylake. The reported company name is Waves Audio. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:51:32 (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: MaxxAudioIntelKabylake
Company Name: Waves Audio
MD5: 85f926c58782d97a41a668baa0ca5cff
Size: 527 KB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:32:44 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:51:32 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:51:32 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.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\20180921t210827748\apo
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210014128\apo
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181223t082738657\apo

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.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 MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.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 MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.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

MaxxAudioIntelKabylake64.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 0x0000fe30
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 524800

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

.text 178176 bytes · 34.0% of section data
MD5 a0b6f591a27b858c3d7b7bc9d4d1a43a
RT_CODE 159744 bytes · 30.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8d76ee7b94f693d4a201a0f29e8530d8
.rdata 164352 bytes · 31.3% of section data
MD5 5ec98437832c3e47b53308b11eb4aa47
.data 5120 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 74f4299ad2637ad3677cc065052df3d4
.pdata 10240 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 c26cebae5d31c2e0f26682c211867c91
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32726423396807117d1d9b440268d33d
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 0142dfb382833cee191bff7fb04869a4
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 37d05009a6bf37f31b1c90ed09bedadf

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 85f926c58782d97a41a668baa0ca5cff.
  • 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.