CVE-2020-36979
High · 7.8CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.2%
Published
Jan 27, 2026
CISA due date
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The record
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 packages
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