CVE-2020-37252 Realtek Audio Service 1.0.0.55 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Local attackers can escalate privileges to LocalSystem by placing malicious executables in the unquoted service path of Realtek Audio 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-2020-37252?
CVE-2020-37252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtek Audio Service, published on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37252?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37252?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37252 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37252 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37252 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8cp-33hr-c24p.