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aescanner_update.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-02-02 23:01:33 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:39 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: Avira Local Scanner Update Library.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- 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 2026-02-05 23:01:39 (3 months 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: | ff32920180b2719275e161869b92d45b |
| Size: | 430 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-02 23:01:33 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-05 23:01:39 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-05 23:01:39 (3 months 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 |
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 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 United States 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 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
6e8b00b02cd3f50ab0b422022c8392d0
6516588fb35d776d6df8b7a2c8db5979
947b59be5f60255598c2ce6366acac13
6294f5fc4ffdcc446c3d786a727d7248
876eada7e2c46609c703fbcffee0ee17
226e5a1601f6d78288b60899663a1518
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.