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aescanner_update.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3961e91e4b0d22be603a1141e88051ac
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:31 (4 months ago)
Size 429 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH
Product Avira Local Scanner Update Library
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:31 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: Avira Local Scanner Update Library.

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.

File context

aescanner_update.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Local Scanner Update Library. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Avira Local Scanner Update Library
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: 3961e91e4b0d22be603a1141e88051ac
Size: 429 KB
First Published: 2026-01-21 23:01:31 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on aescanner_update.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:

%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk
%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\updatebackup

ThreatInfo has observed aescanner_update.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 aescanner_update.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 60.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 60.0% 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 aescanner_update.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

aescanner_update.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 0x0001fd10
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 418816

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

.text 281088 bytes · 67.1% of section data
MD5 2d9e6397471f9f81d94464d59101f1d0
.rdata 106496 bytes · 25.4% of section data
MD5 b9805110ecbfaf67812d945b3a2a5d22
.data 9216 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 9cc1f81a806816dc855122a38ec3546e
.pdata 15872 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 2d1dfdd17d599aff7b62c3de6a425c11
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d79aca071e1b896641ca2db106f5611e
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e184054ae02b6297133891f4cca917e1
.reloc 3584 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 4e69eed4fe9123c118ee5c7cf9468ff1

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 3961e91e4b0d22be603a1141e88051ac.
  • 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.