CVE-2016-20095

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39908
https://www.matrix42.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/matrix42-remote-control-host-unquoted-path-privilege-escalation

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Sep 2026, 09:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Matrix42 Remote Control Host 3.20.0031 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas en los servicios FastViewerRemoteService y FastViewerRemoteProxy que permite a los usuarios locales ejecutar código arbitrario con privilegios de SYSTEM. Los atacantes pueden colocar un ejecutable malicioso en el directorio Program Files con un nombre manipulado para ser ejecutado por el servicio durante el inicio, obteniendo privilegios elevados.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 15:16

Updated : 2026-09-29 09:10

NVD link : CVE-2016-20095

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20095

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20095

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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