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libexif.dll.del file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7163ae416a72db404f9edba7aae59513
Latest seen 2025-03-16 23:03:08 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 03:02:00 (9 years ago)
Size 302 KB
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 03:02:00 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-16 23:03:08 (a year ago).

Digital signature

Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

libexif.dll.del is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-16 23:03:08 (a year 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

MD5: 7163ae416a72db404f9edba7aae59513
Size: 302 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 03:02:00 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-16 23:03:08 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-16 23:03:08 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on libexif.dll.del 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:

%appdata%\ucchannel\package\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\6.1.2107.204
%profile%\dministrator\application data\ucchannel\package\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source5676_15053\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source3324_10984\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source15728_1941\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source7152_3682\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source5368_29375\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\application.del\6.1.2107.204.del
%programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source5512_280\chrome-bin\6.1.2107.204

ThreatInfo has observed libexif.dll.del 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
libexif.dll libexif.dll.del

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen libexif.dll.del across 57 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 23.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 23.4% 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 50.3%
Windows 10 41.2%
Windows 8.1 7.1%
Windows 8 0.9%
Windows XP 0.3%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for libexif.dll.del is Windows 7 with 50.3% 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

libexif.dll.del 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 0x0000bd74
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 295424

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

.text 134656 bytes · 45.6% of section data
MD5 980a47b46e5dc9f630ef5913be7ea01c
.rdata 145920 bytes · 49.4% of section data
MD5 fe4938a5fa5efddb5051e69d74a2d757
.data 2560 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 a21fbc3b59deb43092f9f34810975501
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 704c20250223a5214e99b65b5b1cb4b6
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 47467b05e354401fe9fcc6f47fd77262
.reloc 11264 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 2aecfe448d82dd4ac5e541a46b031a7d

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 7163ae416a72db404f9edba7aae59513.
  • 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.