VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2016-20085
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.17%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-06-19
Last modified2026-09-29
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
Weakness classification
- disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428