CVE-2016-20059
8.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IMFservice and LiveUpdateSvc services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable file in the unquoted service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iobit | IObit Malware Fighter | 4.3.1 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-428: Unquoted Search Path or Element
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: poc
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40525
- http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
- http://www.iobit.com/downloadcenter.php?product=malware-fighter-free
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-malware-fighter-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
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