Unprotected Windows Messaging Channel ('Shatter') in Defense Platform Home Edition - CVE-2025-22894
Published: February 5, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103628
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22894
CWE-ID: CWE-422
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of message in specific process. A local user can send a specially crafted message and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
Defense Platform Home Edition
How to mitigate CVE-2025-22894
Install updates from vendor's website.