CVE-2015-7964: SafeNet Authentication Service for NPS Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and exec

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2015-7964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting safenet authentication service for nps agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SafeNet Authentication Service for NPS Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and executable modules, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying an executable module.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2018-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gemalto

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-02 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gemalto safenet authentication service for nps agent MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy safenet-authentication-service-for-nps-agent || rpm -q safenet-authentication-service-for-nps-agent || safenet-authentication-service-for-nps-agent --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-7964?

safenet authentication service for nps agent: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-7964 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7964 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-7964 affect?

CVE-2015-7964 affects safenet authentication service for nps agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). SafeNet Authentication Service for NPS Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and executable modules, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying an executable module.

How urgent is CVE-2015-7964?

Priority 36/100. High severity

References

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