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avgntflt.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cbcc17b67f1e608050ce105b3b1d3f63
Latest seen 2026-05-13 20:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2019-09-02 17:38:21 (6 years ago)
Size 160 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product Avira Product Family
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-09-02 17:38:21 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 20:01:14 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. Product metadata: Avira Product Family.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

avgntflt.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Product Family. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 20:01:14 (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 Product Family
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
MD5: cbcc17b67f1e608050ce105b3b1d3f63
Size: 160 KB
First Published: 2019-09-02 17:38:21 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 20:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 20:01:14 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on avgntflt.sys 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\savapi\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win32
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 5.0.0\on_access\win32

ThreatInfo has observed avgntflt.sys 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 avgntflt.sys across 76 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 19.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 19.3% 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 81.1%
Windows 7 13.7%
Windows 8.1 4.0%
Windows 8 0.4%
Windows Server 2016 0.4%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for avgntflt.sys is Windows 10 with 81.1% 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

avgntflt.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00025230
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 134656

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

.text 66048 bytes · 49.0% of section data
MD5 8ecc55761635d8b95d1aa32825c2ce74
NONPAGED 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e562d9994f5432563127d727f3b64378
.rdata 4608 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 121708827a787007b4e686d7f7c2060d
.data 1024 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b35e5b48da01caf2212b75ead4278a29
PAGE 45568 bytes · 33.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52844f32196aba3a903605dfce1e6775
INIT 6656 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 79bd41bf2831d593382f6fa2b6094e96
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f2a8b279b338541c979ed62de73d1667
.reloc 8704 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 6b771360259d2587cf9194b234512407

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 cbcc17b67f1e608050ce105b3b1d3f63.
  • 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.