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aescn.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 17c8a0e0969455e6d96bfd7a5ab5802b
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:16 (4 months ago)
Size 210 KB
Product AVSCN

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 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

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

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.

aescn.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVSCN. 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.

Product Name: AVSCN
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: 17c8a0e0969455e6d96bfd7a5ab5802b
Size: 210 KB
First Published: 2026-01-21 23:01:16 (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)
Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
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.

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

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aescn.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.

aescn.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 0x0001416c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 195584

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

.text 132096 bytes · 67.5% of section data
MD5 76d0850ff668d322400730bea55e276a
.rdata 46080 bytes · 23.6% of section data
MD5 fb93a994dd78329627d246deb6ffe75c
.data 7168 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 5b312c261ccdd3c57b09af4c5a941388
.pdata 6144 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 f39e92ec44eba25d43058a0210e4360d
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 4548600bb6426ee0052465c748912825
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 1e5544f559f5005ad6bce29bbfe14dc7

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 17c8a0e0969455e6d96bfd7a5ab5802b.
  • 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.