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aecore.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cf94c5253989cdcc04d299f64e7adb79
Latest seen 2023-01-26 23:55:14 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-11-23 23:11:47 (3 years ago)
Size 308 KB
Product AVCORE

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-11-23 23:11:47 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-26 23:55:14 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVCORE.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. 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.

aecore.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVCORE. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-26 23:55:14 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.

Product Name: AVCORE
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: cf94c5253989cdcc04d299f64e7adb79
Size: 308 KB
First Published: 2022-11-23 23:11:47 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-26 23:55:14 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-26 23:55:14 (3 years ago)
Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on aecore.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.

%programfiles%\totalav
%programfiles%\totalav\savapi

ThreatInfo has observed aecore.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aecore.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.

aecore.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0002849f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 288768

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

.text 240128 bytes · 83.2% of section data
MD5 1df6d1a22f8256c4e330e16b01ff5852
.rdata 31232 bytes · 10.8% of section data
MD5 abe658ff9878e1547588b4666dcf33d0
.data 9728 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 fd30e38ac8051f332ee78f9b8b483bbe
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 24f2aad94062f9cd9a32e7a5cdc4e0b6
.reloc 6144 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 b3f40ca84a3b67b35c82a4365cc3c2c8

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 cf94c5253989cdcc04d299f64e7adb79.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.