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avipbb.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 18ed8302d083dad602823988a304a4f6
Latest seen 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (2 months ago)
First seen 2022-10-03 23:21:19 (3 years ago)
Size 196 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 23:21:19 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (2 months 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

avipbb.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 23:01:16 (2 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 Product Family
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
MD5: 18ed8302d083dad602823988a304a4f6
Size: 196 KB
First Published: 2022-10-03 23:21:19 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (2 months ago)

Overview

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

The signature on avipbb.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\win32
%programfiles%\totalav\savapi\on_access\win32
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 10.0.1\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\outbyte\avarmor\engine\on_access\win32
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 11.0.1\on_access\win32

ThreatInfo has observed avipbb.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 avipbb.sys across 42 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 17.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 17.2% 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 95.6%
Windows 7 2.5%
Windows Embedded 8.1 1.3%
Windows 8.1 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for avipbb.sys is Windows 10 with 95.6% 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

avipbb.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 0x0002a000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 168960

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

.text 130560 bytes · 77.3% of section data
MD5 a6d92f15a1cc92206816ee85fad4b0d8
.rdata 4608 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 1de6eb26f00a0e2c8302ca2ad057b24d
.data 16896 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 ba55311d654402e626ea139a5d7d9b5a
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c9acb049245a5890d934182eb5187ace
INIT 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4c1949f9dc731bfdebcc1724554bbab6
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 5371fdb059cebb7697dcd4a1ad450523
.reloc 9728 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 854762d757dd9b5f1204b66eb48c3ab8

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 18ed8302d083dad602823988a304a4f6.
  • 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.