Advisory Details

December 19th, 2025

RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-1165
ZDI-CAN-27658

CVE ID CVE-2025-14489
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS RealDefense
AFFECTED PRODUCTS SUPERAntiSpyware
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Fixed in version 10.0.1280
https://secure.superantispyware.com/content/producthistory.html


DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-09-04 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-12-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-12-19 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT gongjae
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