CVE-2016-20059 PUBLISHED

IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Assigner: VulnCheck
Reserved: 04.04.2026 Published: 04.04.2026 Updated: 04.04.2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: 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
CVSS Score: 8.5

Product Status

Vendor Iobit
Product IObit Malware Fighter
Versions
  • Version 4.3.1 is affected

Credits

  • Amir.ght finder

References

Problem Types

  • Unquoted Search Path or Element CWE