CVE-2020-37252
Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 8.5 High
- Published
- Jun 19, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 28, 2026
- Reserved
- Jun 19, 2026
Description
Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in RtkAudioService64.exe that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code. Attackers can place executable files in the unquoted service path directory to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 8.5 High | 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 | VulnCheck |
| 3.1 | 7.8 High | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | VulnCheck |
Weaknesses
- CWE-428 Unquoted Search Path or Element
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Realtek Audio ServiceRealtek |
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References
- ExploitDB-49015exploit
- Official Product Homepageproduct
- VulnCheck Advisory: Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalationthird-party-advisory
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