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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-14488. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware (version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect 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-27657.
The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-14488. The exploitation appears 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-2025-205014). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Vendor
Name
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8VulDB 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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Exploiting
Class: RoutineCWE: CWE-749
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
12/19/2025 Advisory disclosed12/19/2025 VulDB entry created
12/26/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: ZDI-25-1167Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-14488 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337624
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Entry
Created: 12/19/2025 16:50Updated: 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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