Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 19, 2026
Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
CVE-2020-37252
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.
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Affected products
1- Range: =1.0.0.55
Patches
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References
3- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49015mitreexploit
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-audio-service-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalationmitrethird-party-advisory
- www.realtek.com/en/mitreproduct
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