CVE-2016-20061: sheed AntiVirus Privilege Escalation (2.3)
Plattform
windows
Komponente
sheedantivirus
CVE-2016-20061 is a privilege escalation vulnerability found in sheed AntiVirus versions 2.3 through 2.3. This flaw stems from an unquoted service path within the ShavProt service, enabling local attackers to gain elevated privileges. By strategically placing a malicious executable within this path and triggering a service restart, an attacker can execute code with LocalSystem privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. No official patch is currently available.
So beheben
Kein offizieller Patch verfügbar. Prüfe auf Workarounds oder überwache auf Updates.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is CVE-2016-20061?
CVE-2016-20061 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in sheed AntiVirus 2.3–2.3. It allows a local attacker to execute code with LocalSystem privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path.
Am I affected by CVE-2016-20061?
You are potentially affected if you are running sheed AntiVirus version 2.3 or 2.3. Systems with other versions are not directly impacted by this specific vulnerability.
How can I fix or mitigate CVE-2016-20061?
Currently, there is no official patch available for CVE-2016-20061. Mitigation strategies may include restricting access to the service binary path and closely monitoring system activity for suspicious behavior.
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