GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
nim_libcef.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-08-21 04:35:45 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-22 16:31:45 (5 years ago).
Product metadata: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by NetEase(Hangzhou) Network Co. Ltd.;NetEase (Hangzhou) Network Co. Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
nim_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 2021-02-22 16:31:45 (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: | d2415de1dd26dc828c6b543ba4cc1e78 |
| Size: | 46 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-08-21 04:35:45 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-22 16:31:45 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-22 16:31:45 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | NetEase(Hangzhou) Network Co. Ltd.;NetEase (Hangzhou) Network Co. Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on nim_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:
| %commonappdata%\coupons |
| %programfiles%\dtlsoft\drivethelife\utils |
| %programfiles%\dtlsoft\160wifi\utils |
ThreatInfo has observed nim_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 nim_libcef.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 60.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for nim_libcef.dll is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
nim_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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8c2d3081461fd5416d6f1745e5bd73c3
263436b282fbe613bee7aa48655dde92
dc4b72e3d829d55726f61b6ce0730ad9
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
090d499996f1fd0cafd765a47361cb6e
6a4d701a80c9128ba46180eb8218a58f
1361fb0eea353e050094c66c85a622e2
9968070bde517a9b00c7ef9780259ad2
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.