CVE-2019-18232: SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager, all versions prior to 7.101(only Microsoft Windows versions are affected

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-18232?

sentinel ldk license manager: upgrade to 7.101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-18232 being exploited?

CVE-2019-18232 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-18232 affect?

CVE-2019-18232 affects sentinel ldk license manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-18232?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2019-18232 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting sentinel ldk license manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 avail

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2019-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: gemalto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-11 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gemalto sentinel ldk license manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.101

Fixed in: 7.101

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sentinel-ldk-license-manager || rpm -q sentinel-ldk-license-manager || sentinel-ldk-license-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.101 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sentinel-ldk-license-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sentinel-ldk-license-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-18232?

sentinel ldk license manager: upgrade to 7.101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-18232 being exploited?

CVE-2019-18232 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-2019-18232 affect?

CVE-2019-18232 affects sentinel ldk license manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2019-18232?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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