CVE-2015-7961

Name: CVE-2015-7961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-02T22:29:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SafeNet Authentication Service Remote Web Workplace Agent uses a weak ACL for unspecified installation directories and executable modules, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying an executable module.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gemalto	Safenet Authentication Service Remote Web Workplace Agent	All versions

References

https://labs.nettitude.com/blog/cve-2015-7596-through-cve-2015-7598-cve-2015-7961-through-cve-2015-7967-safenet-authentication-service-agent-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
https://labs.nettitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160125-1-Gemalto-IDSS-Security-Bulletin-SAS-Agents-Privilege-Escalation.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://safenet.gemalto.com/technical-support/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://labs.nettitude.com/blog/cve-2015-7596-through-cve-2015-7598-cve-2015-7961-through-cve-2015-7967-safenet-authentication-service-agent-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
https://labs.nettitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/160125-1-Gemalto-IDSS-Security-Bulletin-SAS-Agents-Privilege-Escalation.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://safenet.gemalto.com/technical-support/security-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7961?

How severe is CVE-2015-7961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7961?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST