CVE-2020-36974 Realtek Andrea RT Filters 1.0.64.7 - 'AERTSr64.EXE' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the Realtek Andrea RT Filters driver.
- 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-2020-36974?
CVE-2020-36974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtek Andrea RT Filters, published on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36974?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36974 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jc49-q8pm-mwx9.