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aepack.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f49cda544be03b3b3581ccc7f66cef5a
Latest seen 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago)
Size 880 KB
Product AVPACK

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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.

aepack.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVPACK. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 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.

Product Name: AVPACK
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: f49cda544be03b3b3581ccc7f66cef5a
Size: 880 KB
First Published: 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-07-28 23:12:23 (3 years ago)
Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on aepack.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

ThreatInfo has observed aepack.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aepack.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.

aepack.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 0x000a78f0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 865792

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

.text 770048 bytes · 88.9% of section data
MD5 9aa60a9997ec7f3d32c9ad7b6b246e3e
.rdata 52224 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 1c619ebbcbf8e79ff70d266da8295e15
.data 28160 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 7b1c2dd1608cc147ee823197ff783208
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 4f7f1469132fa3dceaf1ffe292bda861
.reloc 13824 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 c88b80878f562b99e030da7f31fef245

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 f49cda544be03b3b3581ccc7f66cef5a.
  • 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.