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SafeNet Authentication Client

by Thalesv10.9.4482.0

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SafeNet Authentication Client is a middleware client that manages Thales' extensive SafeNet portfolio of certificate-based authenticators, including eTokens, SafeNet IDPrime smart cards, USB and software-based devices.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Thales.SafeNetAuthenticationClient --exact --version 10.9.4482.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Offering full backward compatibility and incorporating features from previous middleware versions,

SafeNet Authentication Client ensures complete support for all currently deployed eToken devices,

as well as SafeNet IDPrime smart cards.

Installers · v10.9.4482.0

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

3 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-7016affects before 10.8Feb 27, 2024

    A flaw in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to execute code at a SYSTEM level via local access.

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-5993affects before 10.8Feb 27, 2024

    A flaw in the Windows Installer in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.

  • medium6.7Patched in wingetCVE-2021-42056affects <=10.7.7Jun 24, 2022

    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 privileg...

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SafeNet Authentication Client on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Thales.SafeNetAuthenticationClient --exact --version 10.9.4482.0. winget downloads the installer from Thales and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install SafeNet Authentication Client silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Thales.SafeNetAuthenticationClient --exact 10.9.4482.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall SafeNet Authentication Client via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Thales.SafeNetAuthenticationClient --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SafeNet Authentication Client's Apps & Features entry.
Is SafeNet Authentication Client free?
SafeNet Authentication Client is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://knowledge.digicert.com/general-information/how-to-download-safenet-authentication-client) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does SafeNet Authentication Client work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SafeNet Authentication Client directly from the publisher.
How do I keep SafeNet Authentication Client up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Thales.SafeNetAuthenticationClient --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of SafeNet Authentication Client from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 10.9.4482.0latest
  • 10.9.3283.0
  • 10.8.2154.0