CVE-2016-20058: Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Published Apr 4, 2026
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Updated

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

2 affected components
Netgate AMITI Antivirus=23.0.305
Netgate AMITI Antivirus<=23.0.305

Event History

Apr 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-20058?

CVE-2016-20058 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2016-20058?

CVE-2016-20058 can be exploited by local attackers with access to the system.

5

What impact does CVE-2016-20058 have?

The impact of CVE-2016-20058 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on the affected system.

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