GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

libcef.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.DealPly File reputation report
MD5 b59b06c8e57029b372c3bba5006ca160
Latest seen 2022-09-29 23:52:31 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-11 14:05:57 (8 years ago)
Size 34 MB
Product Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library

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Detection name
Adware.DealPly
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-09-29 23:52:31 (3 years ago)
File hash
b59b06c8e57029b372c3bba5006ca160
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DealPly.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-11 14:05:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-29 23:52:31 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

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 Adware.DealPly, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-29 23:52:31 (3 years ago).

If libcef.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.DealPly.

File Details

Product Name: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
MD5: b59b06c8e57029b372c3bba5006ca160
Size: 34 MB
First Published: 2017-07-11 14:05:57 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-29 23:52:31 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.DealPly (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-29 23:52:31 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

libcef.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\pricemeter
%profile%\icrosoft\local settings\application data\pricemeter
%localappdata%
%profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data

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

Top country Russian Federation
Share 23.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 23.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 47.1%
Windows 10 35.3%
Windows XP 11.8%
Windows 8.1 5.9%

The most common operating system signal for libcef.dll is Windows 7 with 47.1% 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

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0003d5c5
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 36570624

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

.text 29471744 bytes · 80.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1e9c3370c726d4c8e698428e7bb20db5
.rdata 5146112 bytes · 14.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 f0082d783f76bd5f5752eb9bd0b36b97
.data 305152 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b22de7f5b499eeb606268ff81b9f2919
.unwante 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cdbbb32b19b92ff859789f5e8e5a5310
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rodata 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b40a17dd21b4b980c10b500d4fb093f3
.rsrc 300032 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 310af4409347821144e4cda1a0eab678
.reloc 1339392 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 68e0fbe86a95dfc93c25a621b1abcfd9

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.DealPly

This report identifies libcef.dll by MD5 b59b06c8e57029b372c3bba5006ca160. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with b59b06c8e57029b372c3bba5006ca160.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.