CVE-2019-25345 RTK IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 - 'RtkI2SCodec' Unquote Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the Realtek IIS Codec Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25345?
CVE-2019-25345 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtek RTK IIS Codec Service, published on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25345?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25345?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25345 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25345 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25345 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq4x-5chw-w95x.