What is CVE-2023-2737?

CVE-2023-2737 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.7/10. Published 2023-08-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-2737?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2023-2737

Improper log permissions in SafeNet Authentication Service Version 3.4.0 on Windows allows an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service via local privilege escalation.

EPSS: 0.001 (3.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Thales Safenet Authtentication Service Agent — versions SafeNet Authentication Service Agent
Thalesgroup Safenet_authentication_service — versions 3.4.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

psirt@thalesgroup.com (Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2737?: CVE-2023-2737 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.7/10. Published 2023-08-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-2737?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.7 out of 10.