CVE-2016-20095 (GCVE-0-2016-20095)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-19 14:16 – Updated: 2026-06-19 14:16
VLAI
Title
Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 Unquoted Path Privilege Escalation
Summary
Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FastViewerRemoteService and FastViewerRemoteProxy services that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory with a crafted name to be executed by the service during startup, gaining elevated privileges.
CWE
  • CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
Impacted products
Date Public
2016-05-06 00:00
Credits
Roland C. Redl
Show details on NVD website

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