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CVE-2016-20085
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2026-06-19T15:16:31.260 · Last modified 2026-06-22T21:14:49.503

Summary

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.

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