CVE-2016-20059

HIGH SEVERITY

CVSS Score & Metrics

Base Score

7.8 / 10

Vector String

                                        CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H                                    

Vulnerability Description

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.

Vulnerability Details

Published Date

April 04, 2026

Last Modified

April 07, 2026

CWE ID

CWE-428

Source

NVD

Vendor

Iobit

Product

IObit Malware Fighter

External 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

CVE-2016-20059

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