CVE-2020-37251
RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Description
RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the rpdsvc.exe binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-37251
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update RealTimes Desktop Service to the latest version.
- Quote the service path in the service configuration.
- Ensure service executables are in protected directories.
- Remove any malicious files from service paths.
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