7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-5993: Privilege Escalation in SafeNet Authentication Client Installer

First published: Tue Feb 27 2024(Updated: )

A flaw in the Windows Installer in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.

Credit: psirt@thalesgroup.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client<10.8 R10
All of
Any of
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client<10.8
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client=10.8
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client=10.8-r1
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client=10.8-r5
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client=10.8-r6
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client=10.8-r8
Thales SafeNet Authentication Client=10.8-r9
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

Upgrade to the current SafeNet Authentication Client 10.8 R10 (GA).

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5993?

    CVE-2023-5993 has been classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-5993?

    To remediate CVE-2023-5993, upgrade Thales SafeNet Authentication Client to version 10.8 R10 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-5993?

    CVE-2023-5993 affects versions of Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5993?

    CVE-2023-5993 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to elevate their access rights.

  • Is CVE-2023-5993 exploitable remotely?

    No, CVE-2023-5993 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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