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CVE-2016-20059
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2026-04-04T14:16:18.557 · Last modified 2026-07-21T07:10:00.117

Summary

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.

Affected products

iobit — malware_fighter

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References

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