CVE-2016-20059: IObit Malware Fighter Privilege Escalation
Platform
windows
Component
iobit-malware-fighter
CVE-2016-20059 is a privilege escalation vulnerability discovered in IObit Malware Fighter. This flaw arises from an unquoted service path within the IMFservice and LiveUpdateSvc services, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects versions 4.3.1–4.3.1 of IObit Malware Fighter, and as of the last update, no official patch is available.
How to fix
Actualice IObit Malware Fighter a una versión corregida. La vulnerabilidad se debe a una ruta de servicio no entrecomillada, por lo que la actualización debería solucionar el problema al corregir la forma en que se manejan las rutas de servicio.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-20059?
CVE-2016-20059 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1–4.3.1. It allows a local attacker to execute code with LocalSystem privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path.
Am I affected by CVE-2016-20059?
You are potentially affected if you are running IObit Malware Fighter version 4.3.1–4.3.1. If you are not running this version, you are not directly affected.
How can I fix or mitigate CVE-2016-20059?
Currently, no official patch is available for CVE-2016-20059. Mitigation strategies may include restricting access to the affected services or monitoring for suspicious activity.
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