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aegen.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 72400f6195b7681070b726e16e53e87e
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:16 (4 months ago)
Size 877 KB
Product AVGEN

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:16 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

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

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.

aegen.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVGEN. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks 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.

Product Name: AVGEN
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: 72400f6195b7681070b726e16e53e87e
Size: 877 KB
First Published: 2026-01-21 23:01:16 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks ago)
Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on aegen.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\endpoint protection sdk\updatebackup\coresdk
%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\coresdk

ThreatInfo has observed aegen.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 aegen.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.

aegen.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 0x0009ffd0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 872960

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

.text 730624 bytes · 83.7% of section data
MD5 0f23ba117fda2ef8e5fa942fd2fbb497
.rdata 77824 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 66b086947e2e5dd0338ccc85c68c2ec2
.data 43520 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 acaac9ce3b2b2c4f3ea49ce1a8df2360
.pdata 16384 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 0692b525d816a84b3799a8e788b51077
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 0451b62e146e9f729968e6e04420735c
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a3fc97451f4372cae340ae3a553f68c2

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 72400f6195b7681070b726e16e53e87e.
  • 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.