CVE-2020-36979

Summary

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.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-428: Unquoted Search Path or Element

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: poc
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical Impact: total

Additional References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49053

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49053
• https://www.file.net/process/ath_coexagent.exe.html
• https://www.boostbyreason.com/resource-file-9102-ath_coexagent-exe.aspx
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/atheros-coex-service-application-zatheros-btwlan-coex-agent-unquoted-service-path

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