CVE-2020-23834

Name: CVE-2020-23834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-04T04:15:12.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23834 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

0.50%

38.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realtimelogic	Barracudadrive	6.5

References

https://github.com/boku7/BarracudaDrivev6.5-LocalPrivEscThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48789Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/boku7/BarracudaDrivev6.5-LocalPrivEscThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48789Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23834?

How severe is CVE-2020-23834?

CVE-2020-23834 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23834?

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