CVE-2025-14488
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Local Privilege Escalation via Exposed Function in SUPERAntiSpyware

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
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.
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Published
2025-12-23
Last Modified
2025-12-23
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-14488
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Vendor Product Version / Range
realdefense superantispyware 3.0
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CWE ID Description
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.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the SAS Core Service of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware and involves an exposed dangerous function. It allows a local attacker who already has the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM level, enabling them to execute arbitrary code with high-level permissions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected system. This means the attacker can execute arbitrary code with the highest level of permissions, potentially leading to full control over the system, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and disruption of system operations.

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