CVE-2020-36979

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated system privileges during service startup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-428

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 27, 2026
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Deferred

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CVE-2020-36979: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix