CVE-2015-7965: SafeNet Authentication Service Windows Logon Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories an

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2015-7965 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting safenet authentication service windows logon agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SafeNet Authentication Service Windows Logon Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and executable modules, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying an executable module, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7966.

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 windows logon 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-windows-logon-agent || rpm -q safenet-authentication-service-windows-logon-agent || safenet-authentication-service-windows-logon-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-2015-7965?

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

Is CVE-2015-7965 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7965 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-2015-7965 affect?

CVE-2015-7965 affects safenet authentication service windows logon agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). SafeNet Authentication Service Windows Logon Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and executable modules, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying an executable module, a different vulnerability tha

How urgent is CVE-2015-7965?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-7966 HIGH 7.8 MITIGATE SafeNet Authentication Service Windows Logon Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories an

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