CVE-2016-20094 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anydesk	Anydesk	2.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

References

http://anydesk.comProduct
http://anydesk.com/downloadProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40410ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-20094?

CVE-2016-20094 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). AnyDesk 2.5.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service installation. Attackers can insert mali...

How severe is CVE-2016-20094?

CVE-2016-20094 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20094?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Anydesk Anydesk.