#VU103625 Execution with unnecessary privileges in Defense Platform Home Edition - CVE-2025-22890

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103625

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22890

CWE-ID: CWE-250

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Defense Platform Home Edition
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Humming Heads

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application binary has a setuid bit. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Defense Platform Home Edition: 3.9.51

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN66673020/index.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.