CVE-2016-20094
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk2th percentile - higher than 2% of all known CVEs
Summary
AnyDesk version 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.
Risk Assessment
The risk involves the possibility of privilege escalation by a local attacker to the SYSTEM level, which can lead to full system compromise and access to sensitive data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately update AnyDesk to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability, and verify that service paths are properly quoted in the system configuration.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.