CVE-2020-23834
CVE-2020-23834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtimelogic Barracudadrive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Realtimelogic Barracudadrive
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure Service File Permissions in the bd service in Real Time Logic BarracudaDrive v6.5 allow local attackers to escalate privileges to admin by replacing the %SYSTEMDRIVE%\bd\bd.exe file. When the computer next starts, the new bd.exe will be run as LocalSystem.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23834?
- Insecure Service File Permissions in the bd service in Real Time Logic BarracudaDrive v6.5 allow local attackers to escalate privileges to admin by replacing the %SYSTEMDRIVE%\bd\bd.exe file. When the computer next starts, the new bd.exe will be run as LocalSystem.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23834?
- CVE-2020-23834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-23834 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-23834?
- CVE-2020-23834 affects Realtimelogic Barracudadrive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23834?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-23834 published?
- CVE-2020-23834 was published on 2020-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:realtimelogic:barracudadrive:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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