IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

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.

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40525
• http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php
• http://www.iobit.com/downloadcenter.php?product=malware-fighter-free
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-malware-fighter-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation