CVE-2020-37252
HIGH
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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.
Metadata
Severity & Metrics
7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Platform | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek | Realtek Audio Service | — | 1.0.0.55 |
Weakness (CWE)
| CWE | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-428 | cna | Unquoted Search Path or Element |
CVSS scores (2)
| Score | Severity | Version | Source | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | HIGH | 4.0 | cna | 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 |
| 7.8 | HIGH | 3.1 | cna | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
References (3)
- ExploitDB-49015 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49015
- Official Product Homepage https://www.realtek.com/en/
- VulnCheck Advisory: Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-audio-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation