CVE-2016-20085

HIGH SEVERITY

CVSS Score & Metrics

Base Score

7.8 / 10

Vector String

                                        CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H                                    

Vulnerability Description

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver 6.0.1.6730 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by placing a malicious executable in the service path. Attackers can insert an executable file in the unquoted path and restart the service to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.

Vulnerability Details

Published Date

June 19, 2026

Last Modified

June 19, 2026

CWE ID

CWE-428

Source

NVD

Vendor

Realtek

Product

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

External References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40587
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-high-definition-audio-driver-privilege-escalation

CVE-2016-20085

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