libcef3.dll file report

MD5 1cac5cc3b9b3c9effa46bd9f54ccff7a
Latest seen 2022-10-01 23:45:55 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-08-26 13:08:38 (6 years ago)
Size 29 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-08-26 13:08:38 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-01 23:45:55 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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.

libcef3.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 2022-10-01 23:45:55 (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.

Product Name: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
MD5: 1cac5cc3b9b3c9effa46bd9f54ccff7a
Size: 29 MB
First Published: 2019-08-26 13:08:38 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-10-01 23:45:55 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-10-01 23:45:55 (3 years ago)

The signature on libcef3.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.

%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin
%programfiles%\tencent\qq\bin

ThreatInfo has observed libcef3.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 34.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 94.0%
Windows Server 2012 R2 2.0%
Windows 7 2.0%
Windows 8.1 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for libcef3.dll is Windows 10 with 94.0% 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.

libcef3.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00f0b6c5

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 24542720 8710bb23d33000d114215bbb7e2c77d1
.rdata 4334080 adfcfc5a06e91f18563c2ffc4ab16270
.data 283136 19c2bbd18e443a239777921e7f895bcc
.unwante 4096 bb49ddedf26a67fcfcdc22319313ca86
.tls 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rodata 3584 b40a17dd21b4b980c10b500d4fb093f3
.rsrc 300032 1e83c45cfc3e0d14cd43cb95d322dde5
.reloc 1109504 08b8e9031b773d52dc2e18294992cc1f

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.

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