CVE-2023-7016 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2023-7016?

CVE-2023-7016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to execute code at a SYSTEM level via local access.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-7016?

CVE-2023-7016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-7016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Client, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

A flaw in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to execute code at a SYSTEM level via local access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thalesgroup	Safenet Authentication Client	< 10.8
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://supportportal.thalesgroup.comProduct
https://supportportal.thalesgroup.comProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-7016?

CVE-2023-7016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to execute code at a SYSTEM level via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-7016?

CVE-2023-7016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-7016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Client, Microsoft Windows.