RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware routine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-14497. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing. 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. The summary by CVE is:

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-27680.

It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-14497. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-205015). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Exploitinginfo

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

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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-25-1168
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14497 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337623
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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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