Vulnerability in Realtek Andrea Rt Filters
CVE-2020-36974
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 6.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Realtek Andrea Rt Filters — versions 1.0.64.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49158 (exploit)
- www.realtek.com/en/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-andrea-rt-filters-aertsrexe-unquoted-servi… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36974?
- CVE-2020-36974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtek Andrea Rt Filters, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-27.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36974?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.