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CVE-2019-18232

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2019-12-11 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-59

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.

Affected products

• SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager Runtime: before 7.101 — fixed in 7.101

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager Runtime 7.101. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-339-01
• https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-339-01

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