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CVE-2021-42056

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.7 Published: 2022-06-24 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Thales Safenet Authentication Client (SAC) for Linux and Windows through 10.7.7 creates insecure temporary hid and lock files allowing a local attacker, through a symlink attack, to overwrite arbitrary files, and potentially achieve arbitrary command execution with high privileges.

Affected Platforms

Microsoft WindowsThalesgroup Safenet Authentication ClientLinux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

CWE-59

References