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Dell TechnologiesCVE-2026-40717

Dell Technologies Monitor driver: link following

Medium6.6CVE-2026-40717 · Published Aug 3, 2026 · updated Aug 7, 2026

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.

Dell Technologies advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Monitor driver
Product
< 1.0.0.01.0.0.0
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Severity from
the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
Weakness
CWE-59

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