CVE-2023-5993 Privilege Escalation in SafeNet Authentication Client Installer
Local attackers can escalate privileges via a flaw in the Windows Installer for Thales SafeNet Authentication Client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-5993?
CVE-2023-5993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client, published on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5993?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Client.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5993 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-5993 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5993 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgjg-jggf-65cx.