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elementsbrowser_elf.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b318ee915e8eeec3dd8006bb55ec08ee
Latest seen 2022-05-07 23:04:00 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-19 15:13:07 (5 years ago)
Size 699 KB
Publisher The Elements Browser Authors
Product Elements Browser / 1.1.37
Signed by ADVERT LAIN, OOO

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-19 15:13:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-07 23:04:00 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Elements Browser Authors. Product metadata: Elements Browser / 1.1.37.

Digital signature

Signed by ADVERT LAIN, OOO. 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

elementsbrowser_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Elements Browser / 1.1.37. The reported company name is The Elements Browser Authors. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-07 23:04:00 (4 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: Elements Browser / 1.1.37
Company Name: The Elements Browser Authors
MD5: b318ee915e8eeec3dd8006bb55ec08ee
Size: 699 KB
First Published: 2020-07-19 15:13:07 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-07 23:04:00 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-07 23:04:00 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ADVERT LAIN, OOO
Status: Valid

The signature on elementsbrowser_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:

%localappdata%\elements browser\application

ThreatInfo has observed elementsbrowser_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 elementsbrowser_elf.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 50.0% 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 75.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for elementsbrowser_elf.dll is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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

elementsbrowser_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 0x00063c3c
Image base 0x01c20000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 699904

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

.text 557056 bytes · 79.6% of section data
MD5 79b488b4926fca14bf7bfae5a0d7b112
.rdata 103936 bytes · 14.9% of section data
MD5 d5a1301d53221d56ddb82211057e563d
.data 11776 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 4a045809ab8a8ed2c20dd51260b92784
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1c5377f5288da0c90eff4d99b9a6c80
.crthunk 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3582bfde2a2b1ff2aa456574f3212d89
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 f0827de636859975f2f8f8957f3e7f5f
.reloc 22528 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 520d5771722542888dae0069daa2106a

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 b318ee915e8eeec3dd8006bb55ec08ee.
  • 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.