---
cve: "CVE-2016-20085"
severity: "HIGH"
cvss: 8.5
epss: "17%"
vendor: "Realtek"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2026-06-19 15:16:31"
tags: [cve, security, high]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-13T19:25:11+02:00"
---

# CVE-2016-20085

> 8.5 HIGH · 🧪 PoC

## Beschreibung

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.

## CVSS-Vektor

```
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
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Lokal | good |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |

## Referenzen

- <https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40587>
- <https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtek-high-definition-audio-driver-privilege-escalation>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2016-20085) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_