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libcef3.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7796c0743c6c484fb527ddb677a6a472
Latest seen 2021-02-28 16:31:23 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 14:10:53 (9 years ago)
Size 28 MB
Product Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 14:10:53 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-28 16:31:23 (5 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. 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

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 2021-02-28 16:31:23 (5 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: 7796c0743c6c484fb527ddb677a6a472
Size: 28 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 14:10:53 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-28 16:31:23 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-28 16:31:23 (5 years ago)

Common Places:

%appdata%\tencent\qqphonemanager\components\webkit3.1
%profile%\dministrator\application data\tencent\qqphonemanager\components\webkit3.1
%profile%\ser\application data\tencent\qqphonemanager\components\webkit3.1
%appdata%\tencent\qqphonemanager\components
%profile%\archo tunev\application data\tencent\qqphonemanager\components
%profile%\dministrator\application data\tencent\qqphonemanager\components
%profile%\ser\application data\tencent\qqphonemanager\components

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen libcef3.dll across 61 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 16.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 16.2% 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 46.0%
Windows 10 37.3%
Windows 8.1 10.7%
Windows 8 2.7%
Windows XP 2.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.4%
Windows Server 2012 0.4%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for libcef3.dll is Windows 7 with 46.0% 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

libcef3.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 0x00001090
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 29810688

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

.text 23659520 bytes · 79.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 2302682a6d1b2199f788226bf82cc281
.rdata 4587008 bytes · 15.4% of section data
MD5 90ffcc708dff8ff57439ae2ade7cf73d
.data 358400 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 5cc48ed727e5c8f9db2d59b4572a8bcb
.unwante 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ba6b5b5f93f017bc3b0a1358e51a9cab
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rodata 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b40a17dd21b4b980c10b500d4fb093f3
.syzygy 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 abd5ac25e9dda51e795569ea1166185e
.rsrc 300032 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 1ff41723a2a6aff174a57beb3a3be741
.reloc 896512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 c8f1d504d8d5cd03706d7bd836a7fd27

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 7796c0743c6c484fb527ddb677a6a472.
  • 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.