What is CVE-2024-0197?

CVE-2024-0197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-27.

How severe is CVE-2024-0197?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-0197 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2024-0197

A flaw in the installer for Thales SafeNet Sentinel HASP LDK prior to 9.16 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.004 (35.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

psirt@thalesgroup.com (Product)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0197?: CVE-2024-0197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-27.
How severe is CVE-2024-0197?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-0197 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.