CVE-2020-36974

Realtek Andrea RT Filters 1.0.64.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\IDT\WDM\AESTSr64.exe' to inject malicious code that would execute during service startup or system reboot.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49158
https://www.realtek.com/en/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-andrea-rt-filters-aertsrexe-unquoted-service-path
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49158

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-27 19:16

Updated : 2026-01-29 17:16

NVD link : CVE-2020-36974

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36974

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36974

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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