CVE-2016-20091

Summary

Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables in the service path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that the wfcs.exe service will execute with LocalSystem privileges upon service restart or system reboot.

Affected Software

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/40443
• http://www.binisoft.org
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/windows-firewall-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

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