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avkmgr.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bd5bbb8ce66a0e44983ac53d30f840b1
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:56:18 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-28 13:05:30 (8 years ago)
Size 52 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 13:05:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:56:18 (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 23:56:18 (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: bd5bbb8ce66a0e44983ac53d30f840b1
Size: 52 KB
First Published: 2018-03-28 13:05:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:56:18 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:56:18 (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\win32
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win32
%sysdrive%\programmi\totalav\savapi\on_access\win32
%programfiles%\totalav\updates\savapi 3.0.0\on_access\win32
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\totalav\savapi\on_access\win32

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 69 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 71.7%
Windows 7 22.2%
Windows 8.1 4.2%
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 71.7% 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 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 0x000034ba
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 26624

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

.text 10752 bytes · 40.4% of section data
MD5 19ab3822524d82666f81343fee6ef6fa
.rdata 1024 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 a7a44655ce3445b2a496683268699174
.data 10752 bytes · 40.4% of section data
MD5 7716bf60d7a39e053bb35b7ea8e5d2be
.edata 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 2c892461a2821cb4b125bb66313fb070
INIT 1024 bytes · 3.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ff7f0ad5038038f9c17696748ef832bd
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 bb1848ce4c4459601c1527b15cd24e15
.reloc 1024 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 2f35cc79cf98e98b1619c3feac55a276

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 bd5bbb8ce66a0e44983ac53d30f840b1.
  • 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.