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libcef.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 148e72572c5d8ba4b6062aa4522d6f1b
Latest seen 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago)
Size 137 MB
Product Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component. 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

libcef.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 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: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
MD5: 148e72572c5d8ba4b6062aa4522d6f1b
Size: 137 MB
First Published: 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-16 23:52:46 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component
Status: Valid

The signature on libcef.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%\windowsapps\microsoft.microsoftpowerbidesktop_2.112.1161.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

ThreatInfo has observed libcef.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 libcef.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Uruguay
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Uruguay with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libcef.dll 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

libcef.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x070c2e60
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 143692800

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

.text 118554624 bytes · 82.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3524ba95cc2f88e62e97b72d3995a51f
.rdata 18804736 bytes · 13.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1f65acc9deb38444ebd15e9a1c4eba00
.data 488448 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3d5e26170bff63bb79dada39bf6e0f73
.pdata 4458496 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 b921b1cfde88eb5347b6bf6c5c02d629
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 99b95bb732ee647abb82e508126ede49
.gehcont 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5b8f6c981e462b8147675725715a4f8f
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5aae1404b2d32c92d232eadc8296c323
.rodata 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 23158f78ddcc104ef61c291491f1c360
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 cf1df1364ad591d97c31e698e65cd7c2
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a9a1958081a558fca449d7769f4c0f02
.rsrc 136704 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 91fcab41a750d610d643e0d0e46f07db
.reloc 1244160 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 c47230d864c84641fdc3114f0ec1ee0d

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 148e72572c5d8ba4b6062aa4522d6f1b.
  • 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.