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aescn.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 060ac0e0858ecc3e0e58405a588f4243
Latest seen 2023-02-06 23:26:36 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 15:01:57 (8 years ago)
Size 137 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Product AVSCN
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 15:01:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-06 23:26:36 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. Product metadata: AVSCN.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

aescn.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVSCN. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-06 23:26:36 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: AVSCN
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
MD5: 060ac0e0858ecc3e0e58405a588f4243
Size: 137 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 15:01:57 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-06 23:26:36 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-06 23:26:36 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on aescn.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:

%sysdrive%\rei\av
%programfiles%\psafe\total\deepscan\sdeng\savapi
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20160829_00
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20160829_01
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20161116_00
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20161008_00
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20160504_00
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20160504_01
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac\avira\antivirus\defs_20160622_05

ThreatInfo has observed aescn.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 aescn.dll across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 19.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 19.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 40.3%
Windows 10 32.8%
Windows 8.1 23.5%
Windows Vista 2.5%
Windows XP 0.8%

The most common operating system signal for aescn.dll is Windows 7 with 40.3% 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

aescn.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 0x00012c21
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 131072

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

.text 98304 bytes · 75.0% of section data
MD5 52a660325865d95e67056ce29cdb5132
.rdata 12288 bytes · 9.4% of section data
MD5 543ee8a22fbd1b98a67a94adf0c21372
.data 8192 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 fa1f46cca226ab940e258b53f467f966
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 7289a800e3c20e7e92d580f9b5491340
.reloc 8192 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 fb66c64b9045a6d6c1a4f4cb7df49f1b

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 060ac0e0858ecc3e0e58405a588f4243.
  • 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.