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libcef.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c7b438a92688c57c3988899dfa219a84
Latest seen 2024-05-12 23:00:35 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-05-11 23:01:07 (2 years ago)
Size 187 MB
Product Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
Signed by JetBrains s.r.o.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-05-11 23:01:07 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-12 23:00:35 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by JetBrains s.r.o.. 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 2024-05-12 23:00:35 (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: c7b438a92688c57c3988899dfa219a84
Size: 187 MB
First Published: 2024-05-11 23:01:07 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-12 23:00:35 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-12 23:00:35 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: JetBrains s.r.o.
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%\jetbrains\pycharm community edition 2022.2.3\jbr
%sysdrive%\intellij idea\intellij idea community edition 2023.2.2\jbr

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

Top country Brazil
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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 10 100.0%

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 0x0456f380
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 16
Raw data 196777984

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

.text 165393920 bytes · 84.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8ec1e864f9b32458589a00f19919a881
.rdata 23244288 bytes · 11.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1cb62d83e52d59d1b89233eb336f85ec
.data 853504 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e2038708ad79ce5239ca1e4e8e194dce
.pdata 5619712 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 34523e8ae4590c8a4caa8d2086c908e0
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dcec5146eeceba087326e3554ad139e5
.gxfg 17408 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 181bd89abfd167a2a43732f1fe80db65
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b3bbd65c84a2444d363cc9b0f471fd7e
.rodata 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e2c4d0fc2f920c030a8fb73f17cb6c40
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 613103b6e6f3d1dbefa183b6216f295f
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 20c22515d345615c5f7d7e64d0cb9ca3
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
LZMADEC 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 05e9eab8428a551a281ab278073669fa
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fbdfc4e4faf8a0b2c5b22a0632fe9492
malloc_h 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eeda34863c58a5427e30ccd8200333b6
.rsrc 148480 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 834cac651aabbe82bc07b11ff512a4cd
.reloc 1488384 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 f954b232fac409b7db548e12ad62d760

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 c7b438a92688c57c3988899dfa219a84.
  • 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.