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chrome_elf.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 2356959b01892134f483a8c0b908cab7
Latest seen 2021-01-15 06:51:34 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 14:11:15 (8 years ago)
Size 128 KB
Publisher UCWeb Inc.
Product UC Browser
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 14:11:15 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 06:51:34 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: UCWeb Inc.. Product metadata: UC Browser.

Digital signature

Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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

chrome_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UC Browser. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 06:51:34 (5 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: UC Browser
Company Name: UCWeb Inc.
MD5: 2356959b01892134f483a8c0b908cab7
Size: 128 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 14:11:15 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-15 06:51:34 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-15 06:51:34 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on chrome_elf.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\5.5.8071.1004
%desktop%\driver carte mere +carte reseau + carte vga\pc msi\program files (x86)\ucbrowser\application
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application

ThreatInfo has observed chrome_elf.dll 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 chrome_elf.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Sudan
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Sudan with 40.0% 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 60.0%
Windows 7 20.0%
Windows 8 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for chrome_elf.dll is Windows 10 with 60.0% 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

chrome_elf.dll 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 0x00006ead
Image base 0x01c20000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 124928

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

.text 80896 bytes · 64.8% of section data
MD5 44ca7529b7730f3afe497943aced9224
.rdata 30208 bytes · 24.2% of section data
MD5 7e0547a3ba0df34810d3e6f886b6039e
.data 5632 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 ca3ca960282355a9265f7a74176adfd9
.crthunk 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 4acb8381fa23025585ed88d3d8e7e8d9
.reloc 5632 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 b55240b938ec35c574978710b1ae6d94

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 2356959b01892134f483a8c0b908cab7.
  • 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.