CVE-2016-20058: Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Netgate AMITI Antivirusto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 23.0.305 - Configuration
Fix the unquoted service path for the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services so the executable path is fully quoted, preventing execution of a malicious executable placed in the unquoted path.
Netgate AMITI Antivirus services (AmitiAvSrv, AmitiAntivirusHealth) Service binary path quoting = Quoted (ensure the executable path is fully enclosed in quotes)
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-20058?
CVE-2016-20058 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-20058?
To fix CVE-2016-20058, update to a version of Netgate AMITI Antivirus that addresses the unquoted service path issue.
What services are affected by CVE-2016-20058?
CVE-2016-20058 affects the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services in Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-20058?
CVE-2016-20058 can be exploited by local attackers with access to the system.
What impact does CVE-2016-20058 have?
The impact of CVE-2016-20058 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on the affected system.