CVE-2020-35686: The SECOMN service in Sound Research DCHU model software component modules (APO) through 2.0.9.17, delivered o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-35686?

dchu model software component modules: upgrade to newer than 2.0.9.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-35686 being exploited?

CVE-2020-35686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-35686 affect?

CVE-2020-35686 affects dchu model software component modules. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The SECOMN service in Sound Research DCHU model software component modules (APO) through 2.0.9.17, delivered on HP Windows 10 computers, may allow escalation of privilege via a fake DLL. (As a resolution, Windows Update is being submitted f

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-35686 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting dchu model software component modules. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SECOMN service in Sound Research DCHU model software component modules (APO) through 2.0.9.17, delivered on HP Windows 10 computers, may allow escalation of privilege via a fake DLL. (As a resolution, Windows Update is being submitted for all affected products to update to 2.0.9.18 or later.)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2021-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: soundresearch

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-01-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

soundresearch dchu model software component modules UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.9.17

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.9.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dchu-model-software-component-modules || rpm -q dchu-model-software-component-modules || dchu-model-software-component-modules --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.9.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dchu-model-software-component-modules

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dchu-model-software-component-modules

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-35686?

dchu model software component modules: upgrade to newer than 2.0.9.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-35686 being exploited?

CVE-2020-35686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-35686 affect?

CVE-2020-35686 affects dchu model software component modules. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The SECOMN service in Sound Research DCHU model software component modules (APO) through 2.0.9.17, delivered on HP Windows 10 computers, may allow escalation of privilege via a fake DLL. (As a resolution, Windows Update is being submitted f

How urgent is CVE-2020-35686?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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