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libcef.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-22 10:20:43 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-10 23:05:57 (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 2024-05-10 23:05:57 (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: | 9b066b328e51f28608d40b105f2da7c3 |
| Size: | 48 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 10:20:43 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-10 23:05:57 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-10 23:05:57 (2 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\v1.8.0.6 |
| %programfiles%\accelerer pc\speedcheckerbrowser |
| %programfiles%\flip shopping catalog |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules\cef |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\backup\ubar\modules\cef |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\backup\ubar\v1.7.2.4 |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\v1.7.2.4 |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\v1.7.1.2 |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\backup\ubar\modules |
| %commonappdata%\ubar\ubar\modules |
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 20 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 65.7% 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 67.4% 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.
f168247b5c274c2bff3495e0f1313934
9b93690b4b81f9b2c1ff820a0a9b2292
33bed0add612b0b8172debc3ea6840bf
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
a25c49fd9200adb4aa3339f9ad7338c7
435e97c5754bf888f5799484076a8b01
5117b031538a66d7ff432604f2cc06a0
94d13dfb6497c9630c4d1429aded603f
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.