CVE-2016-20059
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.
- Score
- CVSS 4.0 8.5 High
- Status
- Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com
- Published
- 2026-04-04
- Last modified
- 2026-04-06
- Weaknesses
- CWE-428
Affected products
References
- http://www.iobit.com/downloadcenter.php?product=malware-fighter-free
- http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40525
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-malware-fighter-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
