CVE-2025-9870

Razer Synapse 3 RazerPhilipsHueUninstall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. 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 Philips HUE module installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the installer to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-26375.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:razer:synapse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

04 Nov 2025, 21:31

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:razer:synapse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-921/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-921/ - Third Party Advisory
First Time Razer
Razer synapse

29 Oct 2025, 20:15

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Information

Published : 2025-10-29 20:15

Updated : 2025-11-04 21:31


NVD link : CVE-2025-9870

Mitre link : CVE-2025-9870

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-9870


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Products Affected

razer

  • synapse
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')