VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-18232

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.42%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-12-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Primary references