CVE-2026-40717

State: Published
Severity: 6.6 Medium
Published: Aug 3, 2026
Updated: Aug 5, 2026
Reserved: Apr 15, 2026

Description

Dell Monitor driver, version 1.0.0.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

Scores

CVSS	Score	Vector	Source
3.1	6.6 Medium	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H	dell

Weaknesses

CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Affected Products

Product	Versions
Monitor driverDell	before 1.0.0.0Affected

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481265/dsa-2026-295vendor-advisory

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