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chrome_elf.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 43af8144107e2c0f1309b2cc74142941
Latest seen 2024-12-15 23:02:52 (a year ago)
First seen 2018-07-09 13:12:16 (7 years ago)
Size 426 KB
Publisher WebDiscover Media
Product WebDiscover Browser
Signed by web discover

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-09 13:12:16 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-15 23:02:52 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WebDiscover Media. Product metadata: WebDiscover Browser.

Digital signature

Signed by web discover. 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

chrome_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WebDiscover Browser. The reported company name is WebDiscover Media. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-15 23:02:52 (a year 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: WebDiscover Browser
Company Name: WebDiscover Media
MD5: 43af8144107e2c0f1309b2cc74142941
Size: 426 KB
First Published: 2018-07-09 13:12:16 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-15 23:02:52 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-15 23:02:52 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: web discover
Status: Valid

The signature on chrome_elf.dll 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%\webdiscoverbrowser
%localappdata%\webdiscoverbrowser
%sysdrive%\nvidia corporation\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20190722.123434\20190722.123245\81\webdiscoverbrowser

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 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 45.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 45.7% 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 76.1%
Windows 7 19.6%
Windows 8.1 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for chrome_elf.dll is Windows 10 with 76.1% 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 0x0002d24b
Image base 0x01c20000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 432128

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

.text 325120 bytes · 75.2% of section data
MD5 8b9de0c76947d765a4b88d6393a4fa24
.rdata 85504 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 f514275f42080fe152837fc2fe1bece0
.data 4608 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 b082af8cfbedcab648da7ed4680fa899
.crthunk 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d273139d7dd4280f40c57791927d34c6
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 4c55eb769e5ad8e5cc77415c0558c00c
.reloc 13824 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 cdae6afa1cf2f762bf4d7a6a9e36d1b6

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 43af8144107e2c0f1309b2cc74142941.
  • 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.