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avipbb.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5b1de9574012d42c29a051f862a9f185
Latest seen 2026-05-13 20:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2020-05-13 11:56:45 (6 years ago)
Size 192 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 2020-05-13 11:56:45 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 20:01:09 (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

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 2026-05-13 20:01:09 (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: 5b1de9574012d42c29a051f862a9f185
Size: 192 KB
First Published: 2020-05-13 11:56:45 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 20:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 20:01:09 (2 weeks 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:

%programfiles%\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 6.0.0\on_access\win64
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 8.0.0\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win64
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\savapi 8.0.1\on_access\win64
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_15_69\prev\savapi\on_access\win64

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

Top country United States
Share 9.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 9.9% 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 85.0%
Windows 7 10.9%
Windows 8.1 3.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.3%
Windows 8 0.1%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 0.1%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for avipbb.sys is Windows 10 with 85.0% 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

avipbb.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 0x0002e000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 164352

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

.text 124928 bytes · 76.0% of section data
MD5 f7812b59bdbe7f7ea38cacec13571406
.rdata 10240 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 124cafb37041bfa82f469d5c5ebdb9eb
.data 16384 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 2005d667c2a1815ed5b94101a735e584
.pdata 5120 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 6a35de54a088e84c1ad0923070ec2b64
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 89ec3bff20135bf4b7fcfadc762e1b73
INIT 4096 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4e003316fe0c62392aaff55716b68a72
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 1cd2833a45aad8e422e8c69ad2e8c9e2
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 44f52dbdc8103a6e5ff9d3eb30069543

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 5b1de9574012d42c29a051f862a9f185.
  • 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.