Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SafeNet Authentication Client
CVE-2023-5993

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Thales

Status
Safenet Authentication Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2024

What is CVE-2023-5993?

The vulnerability in the Windows Installer of Thales SafeNet Authentication Client allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems. By taking advantage of this flaw, attackers with local access can manipulate the system to execute malicious actions that are typically restricted, posing a significant risk to system integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

SafeNet Authentication Client Windows 0 < 10.8

References

https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kravets Vasiliy, xi-tauw@xi-tauw.info
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