CVE-2020-37252

HIGH EPSS 2.2%
Published Jun 19, 20261w ago · Modified Jun 23, 20261w ago
8.5 CVSS 4.0
High
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Published Jun 19, 2026 1w ago
Last Modified Jun 23, 2026 1w ago

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.

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
2.2% 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/49015
  • realtek.com https://www.realtek.com/en/
  • vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-audio-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.