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avgntflt.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ec059af10524644bddcc073916e78375
Latest seen 2026-04-04 23:01:17 (a month ago)
First seen 2022-10-03 23:21:34 (3 years ago)
Size 204 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 2022-10-03 23:21:34 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-04 23:01:17 (a month 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 2026-04-04 23:01:17 (a month 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: ec059af10524644bddcc073916e78375
Size: 204 KB
First Published: 2022-10-03 23:21:34 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-04 23:01:17 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-04 23:01:17 (a month 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:

%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 9.1.1\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 10.0.1\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\outbyte\avarmor\engine\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\outbyte\avarmor\5.x\engine\on_access\win64
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 11.0.1\on_access\win64

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 46 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 18.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 18.2% 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 97.0%
Windows Embedded 8.1 1.2%
Windows 7 1.2%
Windows 8.1 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for avgntflt.sys is Windows 10 with 97.0% 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

avgntflt.sys is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x000322b0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 176128

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

.text 88576 bytes · 50.3% of section data
MD5 f5868601b885daf2b64d058234cd8ebb
NONPAGED 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d7e5f6f716568936c97a59bedb4eda42
.rdata 12288 bytes · 7.0% of section data
MD5 8fc42cae95355708058e68eb98608158
.data 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 10ad5e600c5fafb51af1e8d28b191253
.pdata 5632 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 5cac1bffb0ddbb00608676f2c40d0378
PAGE 57856 bytes · 32.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 38475ceb5d2fbaf300ded812e5c600c4
INIT 8192 bytes · 4.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 85514fc3501fcc80b71a3c538bf924c6
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 ac8f40c89dfe55683af9990965cc4b0c
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 bc7d6a6e1be1a00e049721bdbd34e078

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 ec059af10524644bddcc073916e78375.
  • 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.