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CVE-2023-7016:
SafeNet Authentication Client vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2023-7016) was identified in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client versions prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows systems. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 27, 2024, affecting the SafeNet Authentication Client software (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to execute code at a SYSTEM level. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability is associated with CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute code with SYSTEM level privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in SafeNet Authentication Client version 10.8 R10. Organizations are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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