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.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor driver Product | < 1.0.0.0 | 1.0.0.0 |
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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