GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CtUSBAud.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-04-23 23:20:35 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- e6fc2e48bb869b72253137ebe9b70561
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2023-03-21 23:28:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-23 23:20:35 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Creative Technology Ltd.. Product metadata: Sound Blaster USB Audio.
Signed by WDKTestCert ctl_avpbuild,132732627431976536;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
CtUSBAud.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sound Blaster USB Audio. The reported company name is Creative Technology Ltd.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-23 23:20:35 (3 years ago).
If CtUSBAud.sys appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Sound Blaster USB Audio |
| Company Name: | Creative Technology Ltd. |
| MD5: | e6fc2e48bb869b72253137ebe9b70561 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-03-21 23:28:57 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-23 23:20:35 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-23 23:20:35 (3 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | WDKTestCert ctl_avpbuild,132732627431976536;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on CtUSBAud.sys 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%\creative\creative sound blaster usb audio drivers\ctusbaudiodriver\driver\win\bin |
ThreatInfo has observed CtUSBAud.sys 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 CtUSBAud.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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:
The most common operating system signal for CtUSBAud.sys 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
CtUSBAud.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1172f81fbc86aa49e68ec9d0e107eaa6
ee03829fa16432d6fbb3869cdd651328
0311cbce545e4aa8493246092c37d810
d04ee353385eee4c49e38d2d330c8cbe
8bb341fcd9e636bc26e93359e60bc22f
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51499c9b3babfb0ddc68326324203fa6
97b38f1d47040b771176e19233240142
a1d02e87d6528f74347951a0eb0e3324
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
GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat
This report identifies CtUSBAud.sys by MD5 e6fc2e48bb869b72253137ebe9b70561. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.