CVE-2020-36974 HIGH

CVE-2020-36974: Realtek Andrea RT Filters 1.0.64.7 - 'AERTSr64.EXE' Unquoted Service Path

Vendor Realtek
Product Realtek Andrea RT Filters
Weakness CWE-428
Published January 27, 2026
Last update March 5, 2026

CVSS base score

8.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Realtek Andrea RT Filters 1.0.64.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\IDT\WDM\AESTSr64.exe' to inject malicious code that would execute during service startup or system reboot.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 27, 2026 CVE published
March 5, 2026 Record updated