CVE-2020-10649

Name: CVE-2020-10649
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-25T17:15:14.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10649 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DevActSvc.exe in ASUS Device Activation before 1.0.7.0 for Windows 10 notebooks and PCs could lead to unsigned code execution with no additional restrictions when a user puts an application at a particular path with a particular file name.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DevActSvc.exe in ASUS Device Activation before 1.0.7.0 for Windows 10 notebooks and PCs could lead to unsigned code execution with no additional restrictions when a user puts an application at a particular path with a particular file name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Device Activation	< 1.0.7.0

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ap293b7bZLen6DmheppR1IUFEAsCSORC/view?usp=sharingExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-FX504/HelpDesk_Download/Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042640/Vendor Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ap293b7bZLen6DmheppR1IUFEAsCSORC/view?usp=sharingExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-FX504/HelpDesk_Download/Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042640/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10649?

How severe is CVE-2020-10649?

CVE-2020-10649 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10649?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST