CVE-2016-20095

HIGH EPSS 2.0%
Published Jun 19, 20261w ago · Modified Jun 23, 20261w ago
8.5 CVSS 4.0
High
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Last Modified Jun 23, 2026 1w ago

Description

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 Details

Base Score
8.5
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
2.0% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-428

References 3

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

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.