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avkmgr.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 2cba09a7983b1d39531b768bced08c20
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:48:08 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-28 13:05:31 (8 years ago)
Size 43 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Product Avira Product Family
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-28 13:05:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:48:08 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. Product metadata: Avira Product Family.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. 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

avkmgr.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 @amp; Co. KG. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:48:08 (3 years 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 @amp; Co. KG
MD5: 2cba09a7983b1d39531b768bced08c20
Size: 43 KB
First Published: 2018-03-28 13:05:31 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:48:08 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:48:08 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on avkmgr.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
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win64
%sysdrive%\programmi\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\totalav\updates\savapi 3.0.0\on_access\win64
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64

ThreatInfo has observed avkmgr.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 avkmgr.sys across 68 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 21.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 21.8% 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 71.6%
Windows 7 22.3%
Windows 8.1 4.1%
Windows 8 0.8%
Windows XP 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for avkmgr.sys is Windows 10 with 71.6% 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

avkmgr.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 0x00001858
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 17920

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

.text 3584 bytes · 20.0% of section data
MD5 cb946701751fc21db2b58780c0359214
.rdata 1024 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 580bf7026dab256f08c9b51c3f25a53b
.data 9728 bytes · 54.3% of section data
MD5 cceedca649b6385265387f2141781e20
.pdata 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 067857c0516d4a74ecd10cc0fe4a9b39
.edata 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 c599e0a2b137cf2faa9798dca647ded7
INIT 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8db2f52c27d6d4839b6231448ad8ef42
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 8ede9e166629fb9790dc3d780d8bd2aa
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 4220ea4130bfccd61dacc1dd0a1c4e99

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 2cba09a7983b1d39531b768bced08c20.
  • 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.