What is the severity of CVE-2015-7597?

CVE-2015-7597 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7597?

To fix CVE-2015-7597, ensure that proper access controls are enforced on the installation directories and executable modules.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7597?

CVE-2015-7597 affects local users of the Gemalto SafeNet Authentication Service IIS Agent who can modify executable modules.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7597?

CVE-2015-7597 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to weak Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Can CVE-2015-7597 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-7597 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-7597

high

7.8

CWE

264

2/3/2018

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7597

First published: Fri Mar 02 2018(Updated: )

SafeNet Authentication Service IIS Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and executable modules, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying an executable module.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Gemalto Safenet Authentication Service

Remedy

https://labs.nettitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160125-1-Gemalto-IDSS-Security-Bulletin-SAS-Agents-Privilege-Escalation.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7597?
CVE-2015-7597 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7597?
To fix CVE-2015-7597, ensure that proper access controls are enforced on the installation directories and executable modules.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7597?
CVE-2015-7597 affects local users of the Gemalto SafeNet Authentication Service IIS Agent who can modify executable modules.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7597?
CVE-2015-7597 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to weak Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Can CVE-2015-7597 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-7597 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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