RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware routine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-14496. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-749. The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27678.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-14496. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-205018). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Routine
CWE: CWE-749
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/19/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/19/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/26/2025 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-25-1171
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14496 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14496
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337620
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2025 16:50
Updated: 12/26/2025 22:54
Changes: 12/19/2025 16:50 (48), 12/25/2025 06:11 (13), 12/26/2025 22:54 (1)
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