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libcef.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-06-24 02:08:56 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-09 23:00:52 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- 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 2024-10-09 23:00:52 (2 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: | 203759b8848b16a5600053183170cdbd |
| Size: | 36 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-24 02:08:56 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-10-09 23:00:52 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-10-09 23:00:52 (2 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %appdata%\windows |
| %windir%\inf\netlibrariestip\0009\v3.5.56385\1049 |
| %localappdata%\google |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\google |
| %commonappdata% |
| %commonappdata%\system32 |
| %commonappdata%\windows |
| %appdata% |
| %commonappdata%\microsoft\drm |
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 16 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 61.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for libcef.dll is Windows 10 with 56.8% 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 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
78dff66fa56edd60762ecf91bfea09d7
b703828e5a63222231069a45520bb3b3
59f3b0a7e5aa780ac4163f9f7890cb79
d49060e849f484e30643da9fa3a327e0
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
a0f226287e29108267725bace8cfc375
5d16b7882196aaac353e55069e502db5
5896d408a934954cb3a21d22cf353bc2
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.