Dell TechnologiesCVE-2026-61407
Dell Technologies Watchdog Timer Driver: improper access control
High8.8CVE-2026-61407 · Published Aug 18, 2026 · updated Aug 20, 2026
Dell Watchdog Timer Driver versions prior to 2.0.0.1 contain an Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Privilege Escalation.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Watchdog Timer Driver Product | < 2.0.0.1 | 2.0.0.1 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-698
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