Link following in SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager Runtime
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager Runtime | All versions prior to 7.101(only Microsoft Windows versions are affected) | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager Runtime Vendor— Affected All versions prior to 7.101(only Microsoft Windows versions are affected) Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-18232
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-73f3-g436-fp84
References
Sources
- CVE-2019-18232 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-18232 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-73f3-g436-fp84 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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