Vulnerability in Gemalto Sentinel Ldk License Manager

CVE-2019-18232

SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager, all versions prior to 7.101(only Microsoft Windows versions are affected) is vulnerable when configured as a service. This vulnerability may allow an attacker with local access to create, write, and/or delete files in system folder using symbolic links, leading to a privilege escalation. This vulnerability could also be used by an attacker to execute a malicious DLL, which could impact the integrity and availability of the system.

EPSS: 0.004 (34.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18232?
CVE-2019-18232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gemalto Sentinel Ldk License Manager, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-11.
How severe is CVE-2019-18232?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.