CVE-2016-20059

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductIobit Malware Fighter
PublishedApr 4, 2026
First seenApr 4, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-428CWE-428

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
iobit malware_fighterv ≤ 4.3.1—

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