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vavupdate.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 b4e681c7a94989c585e20e94a6d190e2
Latest seen 2023-07-21 23:57:39 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-05 19:06:37 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Product Avira Product Updater
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-12-05 19:06:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-21 23:57:39 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

vavupdate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Product Updater. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-21 23:57:39 (2 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Avira Product Updater
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
MD5: b4e681c7a94989c585e20e94a6d190e2
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-12-05 19:06:37 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-21 23:57:39 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-21 23:57:39 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on vavupdate.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:

%sysdrive%\rei\av
%sysdrive%\rei
%commonappdata%\reimage protector
%programfiles%\totalav
%programfiles%\pcprotect
%programfiles%\scanguard
%sysdrive%\programmi\totalav
%commonappdata%\restoro
%programfiles%\totalav\updates
%allusersprofile%\\application data\restoro

ThreatInfo has observed vavupdate.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.

File Names:

3 observed names
avupdate.exe gavupdate.exe vavupdate.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen vavupdate.exe across 82 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 14.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 14.2% 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 64.9%
Windows 7 25.2%
Windows 8.1 6.6%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows 8 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for vavupdate.exe is Windows 10 with 64.9% 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

vavupdate.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0015f904
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1939968

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

.text 1439744 bytes · 74.2% of section data
MD5 a66ff38c7de0c4061dc736fafec9a0a3
.rdata 335872 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 9f55578adde4843b02ab89d9bb7880b8
.data 73728 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 3a898538640f8f13ad54a7ad2497192b
.rsrc 25600 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 8dd739231fb901942899e8d842e9292b
.reloc 65024 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 c0cfb79d912dbeefb449fb9b1a1f9dd3

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 b4e681c7a94989c585e20e94a6d190e2.
  • 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.