nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37252 CVE-2020-37252
HIGH
Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Record summary
CVE-2020-37252 has a selected CVSS score of 8.5 (high); EIP currently links 1 catalogued exploit.
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.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Available material
- Catalogued exploits
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableNo
Technical impactTotal
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jun 22, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Realtek Audio ServiceBrowse Realtek / Realtek Audio Service | CVE List | 1.0.0.55 | affected |
Proofs of concept
1Catalogued exploits
ExploitDBRealtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 - 'RtkAudioService64.exe' Unquoted Service PathExploitDB exploitby Erika FigueroaNot analyzed1 file
References
4ExploitDB-49015exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49015 Official Product Homepageproduct
https://www.realtek.com/en VulnCheck Advisory: Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege EscalationThird-party advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-audio-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation