VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2020-36979
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.18%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-01-27
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated system privileges during service startup.
Weakness classification
- disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428