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epp-sdk.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 677b2666e14660a496ee06f45815b3ec
Latest seen 2026-05-13 16:56:06 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-02-06 23:02:11 (3 months ago)
Size 304 MB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH
Product Endpoint Protection SDK
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-02-06 23:02:11 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 16:56:06 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH . Product metadata: Endpoint Protection SDK .

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. 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

epp-sdk.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Endpoint Protection SDK . The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH . The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 16:56:06 (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: Endpoint Protection SDK
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: 677b2666e14660a496ee06f45815b3ec
Size: 304 MB
First Published: 2026-02-06 23:02:11 (3 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:06 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 16:56:06 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on epp-sdk.exe 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%
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates

ThreatInfo has observed epp-sdk.exe 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 epp-sdk.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 42.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 42.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for epp-sdk.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

epp-sdk.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000acfe0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 903168

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

.text 698368 bytes · 77.3% of section data
MD5 b8445bdd9e5484c726072a6120dac5d3
.itext 6144 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5f4b1e9e79c8b34d6a04f97d624934e2
.data 15360 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 5c86c8844d87a63141d9256ab8648c6d
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4608 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 cfabbe97f496978be1d9ed2b0e76508c
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6b25d6a3ba6793df88ceec45d9ed59b3
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f044b007f9a7c5e77e0a9392c1c3bcb
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 48bdf6e6093f9760e6f540d2b96a5683
.reloc 70656 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 94b970c14a85684de6c6a4dfaa0a363b
.rsrc 106496 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 8524641caa56e1d8f409a66fd5a1870f

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 677b2666e14660a496ee06f45815b3ec.
  • 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.